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Cotzen Family History

Cotzen 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, Kotzen, Cowden, Botten, Cotter, Cote, Cotton, Katzen, Citizen

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Where is the Cotzen family from?

You can see how Cotzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cotzen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Cotzen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotzen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cotzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotzen 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 67 census records available for the last name Cotzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotzen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cotzen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cotzen. For the veterans among your Cotzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotzen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cotzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cotzen in 1971 was 64, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotzen 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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