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Cotran Family History

Cotran 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: Cotman, Conran, Coran, Cothran, Cohran, Notman, Cotta, Cogan, Corn

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Where is the Cotran family from?

You can see how Cotran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cotran family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cotran's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cotran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotran 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 69 census records available for the last name Cotran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotran 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cotran. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cotran. For the veterans among your Cotran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotran lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Cotran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cotran in 1992 was 75, and 16 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotran 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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