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Cotoia Family History

Cotoia 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: Cotta, Coccia, Corona, Cota, Cornia, Coto, Coria, Motola, Toia

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Where is the Cotoia family from?

You can see how Cotoia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotoia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cotoia families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cotoia's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cotoia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotoia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cotoia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotoia. 100% of Cotoia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cotoia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Cotoia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotoia 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Cotoia. 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 72 military records available for the last name Cotoia. For the veterans among your Cotoia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotoia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cotoia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cotoia in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotoia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotoia 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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