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Cotharp Family History

Cotharp 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: Coltharp, Gothard, Kothari, Cotham, Cothern, Tharp, Cotta, Harp

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Where is the Cotharp family from?

You can see how Cotharp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotharp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotharp family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotharp's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotharp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotharp 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 18 census records available for the last name Cotharp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotharp 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 Cotharp. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cotharp. For the veterans among your Cotharp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotharp lifespan?

Average Cotharp life expectancy in 1984 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotharp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotharp 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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