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Cotlee Family History

Cotlee 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: Cotler, Colee, Conlee, Cowley, Cole, Cotter, Cote, Coley, Cotten

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Where is the Cotlee family from?

You can see how Cotlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotlee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotlee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotlee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotlee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Cotlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotlee 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 immigration records available for the last name Cotlee. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cotlee. For the veterans among your Cotlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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