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Cosilla Family History

Cosilla 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: Costilla, Castilla, Colla, Casillo, Corella, Casillas, Silla, Colella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosilla 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 Cosilla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labrador
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Cosilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosilla 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cosilla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cosilla. For the veterans among your Cosilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosilla lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Cosilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cosilla in 1998 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosilla 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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