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Cotchefer Family History

Cotchefer 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: Gotcher, Mitchener, Cutcher, Kotcher, Kitchener, Rochester, Letcher

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Where is the Cotchefer family from?

You can see how Cotchefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotchefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotchefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cotchefer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotchefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotchefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Cotchefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotchefer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cotchefer. 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 Cotchefer. For the veterans among your Cotchefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotchefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Cotchefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cotchefer in 1964 was 79, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotchefer 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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