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Cosky Family History

Cosky 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: Cosby, Cosey, Kosky, Coskey, Cocke, Cook, Cosse, Koski, Cosma, Mosby

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Where is the Cosky family from?

You can see how Cosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Cosky families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Cosky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosky 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 Cosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosky. 57% of Cosky men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cosky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosky were Laborerwood Yard and Maid.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborerwood Yard
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Cosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosky 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Cosky. 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 276 military records available for the last name Cosky. For the veterans among your Cosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cosky in 1962 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosky 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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