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Cotier Family History

Cotier 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: Cotter, Cotner, Cotler, Cozier, Cottier, Potier, Cater, Cooper, Otter

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Where is the Cotier family from?

You can see how Cotier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cotier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cotier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotier 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 Cotier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cotier. 100% of Cotier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cotier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotier 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Cotier. 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 69 military records available for the last name Cotier. For the veterans among your Cotier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cotier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cotier in 1966 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotier 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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