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Cotsos Family History

Cotsos 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, Fotos, Condos, Contos, Corson, Botos, Coto, Borsos, Cobos

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Where is the Cotsos family from?

You can see how Cotsos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotsos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotsos family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotsos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotsos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotsos 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 15 census records available for the last name Cotsos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotsos 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cotsos. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cotsos. For the veterans among your Cotsos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotsos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Cotsos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cotsos in 1972 was 65, and 82 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotsos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotsos 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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