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Cotlong Family History

Cotlong Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cotton, Cooling, Colling, Colon, Codling, Cottone, Cotrone, Colone

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Where is the Cotlong family from?

You can see how Cotlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotlong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotlong family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotlong's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cotlong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotlong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cotlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotlong census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cotlong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Cotlong. For the veterans among your Cotlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotlong lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Cotlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cotlong in 1990 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotlong ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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