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Coterill Family History

Coterill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cottrill, Cotterill, Cotterell, Cottrell, Cockrill, Cotrell

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Where is the Coterill family from?

You can see how Coterill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coterill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coterill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Coterill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coterill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Coterill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Coterill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coterill 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Coterill. 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 51 military records available for the last name Coterill. For the veterans among your Coterill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coterill lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Coterill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Coterill in 1983 was 70, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coterill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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