Origins of the Cott surname
About the Cotts
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Interesting facts about Cott
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1620.
What are the most common Cott first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cotts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cotts in 1921
House Servant
11
Dressmaker
10
Laundress
10
House Keeper
9
Servant
9
Common male occupations for Cotts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
22
Bricklayer
22
General Labourer
12
Carpenter
10
Farm Labourer
9
