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Cossette Family History

Cossette Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Cosset: habitational name from Le Cosset a place in Vendée or a nickname for a grower or seller of legumes (peas and beans) derived from cosse ‘pod’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Cornette, Fossett, Bessette, Bassette, Brossette, Bissett, Corbett

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Where is the Cossette family from?

You can see how Cossette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 546 Cossette families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Cossette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cossette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cossette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cossette. 32% of Cossette men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Cossette women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossette were Farmer and Instituteur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    50%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Religieuse
    17%
  • Instituteur
    17%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cossette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossette 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Cossette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Cossette. For the veterans among your Cossette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cossette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cossette in 1947 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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