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Cotteen Family History

Cotteen 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: Cotten, Botten, Cotter, Cotton, Cottle, Osteen, Coffeen, Otten

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Where is the Cotteen family from?

You can see how Cotteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotteen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotteen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotteen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cotteen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Cotteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotteen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cotteen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cotteen. For the veterans among your Cotteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotteen lifespan?

Average Cotteen life expectancy in 1977 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotteen 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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