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Cotterty Family History

Cotterty 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: Cotter, Otter, Coster, Zotter, Rotter, Cotten, Coberly, Guttery

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Where is the Cotterty family from?

You can see how Cotterty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotterty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cotterty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotterty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotterty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotterty 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 2 census records available for the last name Cotterty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotterty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cotterty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cotterty. For the veterans among your Cotterty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotterty lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotterty

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