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Origins of the Cottell surname

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    In 1921, most Cottells lived in london

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    400 Cottell Travel & migration records
    2,600 Cottells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cottell

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    What are the most common Cottell first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Cottells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Cottells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    15

    Living On Own Means

    10

    House Keeper

    7

    Annuitant

    6

    At Home

    6

    Common male occupations for Cottells in 1921

    Carpenter

    25

    Ab

    23

    Master

    18

    Able Seaman

    15

    Blacksmith

    11

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