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Cossey Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): habitational name from Costessey in Norfolk.

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


Similar surnames: Cosse, Fossey, Cosey, Fosse, Hussey, Gosney, Coley, Cosby, Massey

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Where is the Cossey family from?

You can see how Cossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Cossey families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cossey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cossey families in 1911.
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What did your Cossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cossey. 46% of Cossey men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Income
    19%
  • Engineer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossey 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cossey. 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 Cossey. For the veterans among your Cossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cossey in 1945 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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