Origins of the Cotterell surname
About the Cotterells
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Interesting facts about Cotterell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cotterell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Cotterells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cotterells.
What are the most common Cotterell first names?
Frampton
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cotterells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cotterells in 1921
Laundress
50
Dressmaker
45
Domestic Servant
41
General Servant
30
Living On Own Means
30
Common male occupations for Cotterells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
58
Carpenter
57
Yeoman
51
General Labourer
49
Blacksmith
31
