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Cosen Family History

Cosen 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: Osen, Rosen, Coven, Cohen, Coen, Coben, Posen, Bosen, Cosey, Colen

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Where is the Cosen family from?

You can see how Cosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cosen families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Cosen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cosen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosen 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 Cosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosen. 56% of Cosen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Cosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Cosen. 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 124 military records available for the last name Cosen. For the veterans among your Cosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cosen in 1964 was 62, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosen 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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