Origins of the Cooton surname
About the Cootons
We have a total of 158 records for people with the last name Cooton.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Cootons.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Cooton family's history
Interesting facts about Cooton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cootons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cooton first names?
Thomas
William
Elizabeth
Jane
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Cootons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cootons in 1921
At Home
2
Domestic Servant
2
Assisting In Business
1
Candle Wick Maker
1
Cotton Weaver
1
Commmon male occupations for Cootons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Farm Servant
2
Farmer
2
Husbandman
2
Assisting In Business
1
