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Cosas Family History

Cosas 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: Rosas, Costas, Copas, Casas, Comas, Colas, Coss, Ross, Jonas, Moses

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Where is the Cosas family from?

You can see how Cosas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cosas family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cosas's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Cosas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cosas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosas. 100% of Cosas men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Cosas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosas 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cosas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cosas. For the veterans among your Cosas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Cosas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cosas in 1982 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosas 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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