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Coosley Family History

Coosley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cooksley, Cooley, Woosley, Crosley, Coonley, Pooley, Cowley, Worsley

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Where is the Coosley family from?

You can see how Coosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coosley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Coosley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Coosley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coosley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coosley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coosley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Coosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coosley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Coosley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Coosley. For the veterans among your Coosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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