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Cothrane Family History

Cothrane 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: Cothran, Cochrane, Cochran, Cotrone, Coltrane, Cothren, Cothron

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Where is the Cothrane family from?

You can see how Cothrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothrane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cothrane families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Cothrane families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cothrane's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Cothrane families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothrane 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 178 census records available for the last name Cothrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothrane 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cothrane. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cothrane. For the veterans among your Cothrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothrane lifespan?

Average Cothrane life expectancy in 1985 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothrane 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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