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Cozens Family History

Cozens Name Meaning

English: variant of Cousins .

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


Similar surnames: Couzens, Cousens, Owens, Cozzens, Cousins, Ovens, Cowens, Coles

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Where is the Cozens family from?

You can see how Cozens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Cozens families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cozens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cozens families in 1911.
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What did your Cozens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cozens. 50% of Cozens men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Cozens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozens 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cozens. 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 Cozens. For the veterans among your Cozens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cozens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cozens in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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