Origins of the Cotten surname
About the Cottens
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Interesting facts about Cotten
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Who were Cottens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cotten first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cottens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cottens in 1921
Servant
7
Domestic Servant
6
Laundress
6
Cook
5
General Servant
5
Commmon male occupations for Cottens in 1921
Farm Hands
18
Agricultural Labourer
17
Farrier
16
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
12
Baker
11
