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Cotterell Family History

Cotterell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cottrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cotterell family from?

You can see how Cotterell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotterell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotterell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 238 Cotterell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Cotterell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cotterell families in 1891.
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What did your Cotterell 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 Cotterell. 15% of Cotterell men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Cotterell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotterell were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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
    15%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Cotterell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotterell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cotterell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cotterell. For the veterans among your Cotterell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotterell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cotterell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cotterell in 1964 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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