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Cothery Family History

Cothery 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: Rothery, Cothern, Cotter, Cotner, Rother, Cotler, Chery, Corkery

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Where is the Cothery family from?

You can see how Cothery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothery family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cothery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Cothery families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cothery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cothery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothery 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 142 census records available for the last name Cothery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothery 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cothery. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cothery. For the veterans among your Cothery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cothery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cothery in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cothery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothery 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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