Origins of the Cotson surname
About the Cotsons
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Interesting facts about Cotson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cotson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.
What are the most common Cotson first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Margaret
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Common jobs for Cotsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cotsons in 1921
House Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
2
Tailoress Button Hole Hand
2
Artificial Florist
1
At School
1
Common male occupations for Cotsons in 1921
Gardener
3
At School
2
Jobbing Gardener
2
Porter
2
Weaver
2
