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Cotrell Family History

Cotrell Name Meaning

English: variant of Cottrell .

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


Similar surnames: Cutrell, Correll, Corell, Cottrill, Cotterell, Sorell, Cuthrell

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Where is the Cotrell family from?

You can see how Cotrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cotrell families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotrell's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Cotrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cotrell. 100% of Cotrell men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cotrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotrell 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Cotrell. 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 752 military records available for the last name Cotrell. For the veterans among your Cotrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cotrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cotrell in 1964 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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