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Cotthard Family History

Cotthard 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: Gothard, Coulthard, Coltharp, Gotthardt, Southard, Orchard, Cotta

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Where is the Cotthard family from?

You can see how Cotthard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotthard family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Cotthard families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Cotthard families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotthard's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Cotthard families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotthard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Cotthard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotthard 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 Cotthard. 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 military records available for the last name Cotthard. For the veterans among your Cotthard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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