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Cottenet Family History

Cottenet 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, Cottone, Botten, Cotter, Cotton, Poteet, Cortner, Cottle

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Where is the Cottenet family from?

You can see how Cottenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottenet family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cottenet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cottenet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cottenet families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cottenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottenet 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Cottenet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cottenet. For the veterans among your Cottenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottenet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Cottenet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cottenet in 1974 was 59, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottenet 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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