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Cotterrel Family History

Cotterrel 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: Cotterell, Cotterill, Cotter, Rothermel, Catterall, Coderre, Dotterer

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Where is the Cotterrel family from?

You can see how Cotterrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotterrel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotterrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cotterrel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotterrel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cotterrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotterrel 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 41 census records available for the last name Cotterrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotterrel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cotterrel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cotterrel. For the veterans among your Cotterrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotterrel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Cotterrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cotterrel in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotterrel 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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