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Cotler Family History

Cotler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Kotler and Polish Kotlarz.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kotler or Kottler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cotler family from?

You can see how Cotler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cotler families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cotler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cotler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotler 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 Cotler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cotler. 20% of Cotler men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Cotler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotler were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Elementary Teacher
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cotler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotler 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Cotler. 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 341 military records available for the last name Cotler. For the veterans among your Cotler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cotler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotler in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotler 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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