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Cotarelo Family History

Cotarelo 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: Cottrell, Cotrell, Bottrell, Correll, Carel, Sotelo, Notaro, Cockrell

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Where is the Cotarelo family from?

You can see how Cotarelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotarelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotarelo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotarelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotarelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotarelo 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 65 census records available for the last name Cotarelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotarelo 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Cotarelo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cotarelo. For the veterans among your Cotarelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotarelo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cotarelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotarelo in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotarelo 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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