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Cosans Family History

Cosans Surname Meaning

see Cousins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cosans family from?

You can see how Cosans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cosans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cosans families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cosans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cosans families in 1891.
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What did your Cosans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosans. 100% of Cosans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Cosans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosans 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Cosans. 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 79 military records available for the last name Cosans. For the veterans among your Cosans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Cosans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cosans in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosans ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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