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Cosford Family History

Cosford Surname Meaning

from Cosford (Warwicks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cosford family from?

You can see how Cosford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cosford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Cosford families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cosford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cosford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosford 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 Cosford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cosford. 75% of Cosford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cosford women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cosford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cosford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosford 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Cosford. 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 278 military records available for the last name Cosford. For the veterans among your Cosford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cosford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cosford in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosford 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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