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Cotright Family History

Cotright 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: Cutright, Cortright, Courtright, Cartright, Canright, Kortright

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Where is the Cotright family from?

You can see how Cotright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cotright family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotright's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cotright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotright 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 76 census records available for the last name Cotright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotright 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cotright. 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 59 military records available for the last name Cotright. For the veterans among your Cotright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotright lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cotright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cotright in 1972 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotright 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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