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Cotchett Family History

Cotchett 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: Cockett, Hatchett, Matchett, Patchett, Critchett, Fitchett, Corbett

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Where is the Cotchett family from?

You can see how Cotchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotchett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cotchett family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotchett's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cotchett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotchett 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 224 census records available for the last name Cotchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotchett 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Cotchett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Cotchett. For the veterans among your Cotchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotchett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Cotchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cotchett in 1968 was 65, and 47 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotchett 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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