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Cotgreave Family History

Cotgreave Surname Meaning

see Cotgrave.

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


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Where is the Cotgreave family from?

You can see how Cotgreave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotgreave family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Cotgreave families living in Cheshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Cotgreave's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cotgreave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotgreave 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 Cotgreave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cotgreave. 100% of Cotgreave men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cotgreave 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cotgreave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotgreave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotgreave 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Cotgreave. 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 94 military records available for the last name Cotgreave. For the veterans among your Cotgreave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotgreave lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cotgreave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cotgreave in 1966 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotgreave 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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