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Cossaboon Family History

Cossaboon Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kassebaum a variant of Kirschbaum ‘cherry tree’ or perhaps from its Dutch cognate Kerseboom.

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


Similar surnames: Cosman, Rosenboom, Companion, Casbon, Closson, Cossairt, Disharoon

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Where is the Cossaboon family from?

You can see how Cossaboon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossaboon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossaboon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Cossaboon families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cossaboon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cossaboon families in 1911.
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What did your Cossaboon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossaboon. 26% of Cossaboon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cossaboon women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossaboon were Operator and Presser. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossaboon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossaboon 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cossaboon. 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 238 military records available for the last name Cossaboon. For the veterans among your Cossaboon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossaboon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cossaboon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cossaboon in 1955 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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