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Cotler Family History

Cotler Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Kotler and Polish Kotlarz . Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kotler or Kottler .

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


Similar surnames: Kotler, Cutler, Cobler, Cotter, Comer, Coller, Coler, Cotner, Cooler

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Where is the Cotler family from?

You can see how Cotler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Cotler families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cotler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cotler families in 1891.
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What did your Cotler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cotler. 72% of Cotler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Shop Assistant
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cotler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotler 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Cotler. 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 341 military records available for the last name Cotler. For the veterans among your Cotler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cotler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotler in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

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