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Cotona Family History

Cotona 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: Corona, Colona, Cotta, Colton, Cortina, Cotton, Caton, Korona, Celona

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Where is the Cotona family from?

You can see how Cotona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotona family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotona's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotona 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 72 census records available for the last name Cotona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotona 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cotona. 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 Cotona. For the veterans among your Cotona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotona lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Cotona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cotona in 1970 was 40, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotona 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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