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Cottery Family History

Cottery 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, Guttery, Buttery

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Where is the Cottery family from?

You can see how Cottery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cottery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cottery family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cottery's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Cottery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottery 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 125 census records available for the last name Cottery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottery 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cottery. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cottery. For the veterans among your Cottery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottery lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Cottery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cottery in 1993 was 61, and 53 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottery 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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