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Cotledge Family History

Cotledge 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: Colledge, Catledge, Rutledge, Coolidge, Cartledge, Routledge, College

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotledge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cotledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotledge. 100% of Cotledge men worked as a Porter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Cotledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotledge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cotledge. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cotledge. For the veterans among your Cotledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotledge lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cotledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cotledge in 1961 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotledge 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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