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Cotz Family History

Cotz 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: Cott, Kotz, Cote, Hotz, Notz, Cota, Motz, Coty, Coto, Rotz

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Where is the Cotz family from?

You can see how Cotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cotz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotz 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 497 census records available for the last name Cotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotz 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Cotz. 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 105 military records available for the last name Cotz. For the veterans among your Cotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cotz in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotz 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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