Origins of the Cottan surname
About the Cottans
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Interesting facts about Cottan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cottans most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cottan first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Cottans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cottans in 1921
Domestic
3
Domestic Servant
3
House Keeper
3
Annuitant
2
Cook
2
Commmon male occupations for Cottans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4
Farm Labourer
4
Butcher
3
Coal Miner
3
Power Loom Weaver
3
