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Cothroll Family History

Cothroll 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: Cottrell, Cothron, Cottrill, Cotrell, Cuthrell, Bottrell, Coghill

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Where is the Cothroll family from?

You can see how Cothroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothroll family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cothroll families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cothroll's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cothroll families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothroll 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 25 census records available for the last name Cothroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothroll 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cothroll. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cothroll. For the veterans among your Cothroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothroll lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Cothroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cothroll in 1967 was 82, and 70 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cothroll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothroll 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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