Cottam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cottam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cottam family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 23
Agricultural Labourer 22
Female Servant 20
Weaver 17
Cotton Weaver 13
Labourer 11
Male Servant 9
Independent 6
Joiner 6
Nailor 6
Dress Maker 5
Engineer 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Heald Knitter 4
Hinge Maker 4
Independant 4
Publican 4
Mason 3
Ag Lab 3
Baker 3
Cotton Carder 3
Cotton Piecer 3
Shoe Maker 3
Butcher 3
Pupil 3

Cottam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cottam 100% 12,551
2 Cottom 83% 3,898

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The surname Cottam is the most popular version of all its varients

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