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Cosine Family History

Cosine 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: Conine, Rosine, Costine, Cozine, Cousin, Coyne, Cosse, Romine, Rosing

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Where is the Cosine family from?

You can see how Cosine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cosine family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosine's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cosine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Cosine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosine 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Cosine. 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 101 military records available for the last name Cosine. For the veterans among your Cosine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Cosine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cosine in 1960 was 55, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosine 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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