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Cotreau Family History

Cotreau 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: Croteau, Correa, Corea, Courteau, Comeau, Compeau, Corneau, Coreas

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Where is the Cotreau family from?

You can see how Cotreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 168 Cotreau families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Cotreau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cotreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotreau 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 Cotreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cotreau. 59% of Cotreau men worked as a Fisherman and 60% of Cotreau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotreau were Fisher and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Fisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Cotreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotreau 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Cotreau. 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 232 military records available for the last name Cotreau. For the veterans among your Cotreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotreau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cotreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotreau in 1961 was 57, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotreau 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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