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Cottreau Family History

Cottreau Name 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: Cottrell, Crotteau, Cotta, Bottrell, Cotter, Mottram, Cotten, Cottle

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Where is the Cottreau family from?

You can see how Cottreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottreau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Cottreau family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cottreau's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cottreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cottreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cottreau. 100% of Cottreau women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cottreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottreau 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Cottreau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Cottreau. For the veterans among your Cottreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottreau lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Cottreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cottreau in 1951 was 26, and 93 in 2002.

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