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Cosmai Family History

Cosmai 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: Cosma, Cosman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Costa, Cotman, Costas, Costain

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Where is the Cosmai family from?

You can see how Cosmai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cosmai family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmai's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cosmai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmai 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 Cosmai ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cosmai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Cosmai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmai 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cosmai. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cosmai. For the veterans among your Cosmai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cosmai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cosmai in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosmai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmai 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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