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Coterson Family History

Coterson 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: Peterson, Courson, Catterson, Otterson, Corson, Cothron, Fogerson

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Where is the Coterson family from?

You can see how Coterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coterson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Coterson families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coterson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Coterson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Coterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coterson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Coterson. 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 Coterson. For the veterans among your Coterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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