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Cotgrave Family History

Cotgrave Surname Meaning

from Cotgreave in Mapperley (Derbys) or Cotgrave (Notts).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cotgrave family from?

You can see how Cotgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotgrave family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Cotgrave families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cotgrave's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cotgrave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotgrave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cotgrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cotgrave. 100% of Cotgrave men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Cotgrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Canteen Assistant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotgrave 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Cotgrave. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cotgrave. For the veterans among your Cotgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotgrave lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotgrave

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