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Cothell Family History

Cothell 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: Bothell, Rothell, Corthell, Cochell, Cotrell, Cathell, Cornell

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Where is the Cothell family from?

You can see how Cothell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cothell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cothell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cothell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cothell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cothell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cothell. 25% of Cothell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Tinsmith
    13%

What Cothell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cothell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothell 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Cothell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Cothell. For the veterans among your Cothell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothell lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Cothell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cothell in 2002 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cothell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothell 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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