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Cotthorpe Family History

Cotthorpe 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: Cawthorne, Coltharp, Thorpe, Sculthorpe, Cottone, Cotter, Outhouse

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Where is the Cotthorpe family from?

You can see how Cotthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotthorpe family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Cotthorpe family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotthorpe's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Cotthorpe families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Cotthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotthorpe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cotthorpe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cotthorpe. For the veterans among your Cotthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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