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Coslo Family History

Coslo 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: Cosco, Cosio, Colo, Cosmo, Cislo, Cosse, Cole, Cosma, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Coslo family from?

You can see how Coslo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coslo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coslo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Coslo families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Coslo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coslo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coslo 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 151 census records available for the last name Coslo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coslo 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Coslo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Coslo. For the veterans among your Coslo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coslo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Coslo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Coslo in 1975 was 88, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coslo 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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