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Cotral Family History

Cotral 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: Corral, Cotta, Koral, Conrad, Cotman, Coufal, Cota, Goral, Cabral

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Where is the Cotral family from?

You can see how Cotral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotral family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotral families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cotral families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cotral's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotral families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotral 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 369 census records available for the last name Cotral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotral 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cotral. 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 84 military records available for the last name Cotral. For the veterans among your Cotral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotral lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Cotral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cotral in 1979 was 73, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotral 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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