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Cottiell Family History

Cottiell 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, Bottrell, Cotterell, Cattell, Corthell, Cottier, Coriell

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Where is the Cottiell family from?

You can see how Cottiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cottiell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cottiell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cottiell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cottiell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottiell 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 210 census records available for the last name Cottiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottiell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cottiell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cottiell. For the veterans among your Cottiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottiell lifespan?

Average Cottiell life expectancy in 1980 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottiell 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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