Origins of the Van Cooten surname

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    In 1921, most Van Cootens lived in south-west

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    25 Van Cooten Travel & migration records
    81 Van Cootens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Van cootens

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    Commmon female occupations for Van cootens in 1921

    Governess

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    Cook

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    Lady Professor Of 5 Modern Languages

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    Nil

    1

    Shorthand Typist

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Van cootens in 1921

    Assistant Clerk Abstractor

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    Assistant Inspector Of Taxes

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    Bailiff Assistant

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    Chief Engine Room Artificer R N

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    Chief Engine Room Artificer0royal Navy

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