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Cotney Family History

Cotney Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Catney evidently from a lost placename most probably in the East Yorkshire and perhaps in the region of the near neighbours Catwick and Catfoss.

Alternatively perhaps an altered form of Irish Courtney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cotney family from?

You can see how Cotney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cotney families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotney's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cotney families in 1911.
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What did your Cotney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cotney. 35% of Cotney men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cotney women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotney were Farm Laborer and Salesgirl.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Spooler
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cotney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotney 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cotney. 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 812 military records available for the last name Cotney. For the veterans among your Cotney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cotney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cotney in 1963 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotney 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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