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Cotterell Name Meaning

English: variant of Cottrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cotterill, Cottrell, Cottrill, Cotrell, Latterell, Cutrell, Litteral

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Where is the Cotterell family from?

You can see how Cotterell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotterell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotterell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Cotterell families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cotterell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cotterell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotterell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotterell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cotterell. 34% of Cotterell men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Cotterell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotterell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cotterell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cotterell. For the veterans among your Cotterell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotterell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cotterell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cotterell in 1964 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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