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Cosmann Family History

Cosmann 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: Cosman, Osman, Kosman, Cosma, Rosman, Rossmann, Rosemann, Cotman

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Where is the Cosmann family from?

You can see how Cosmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosmann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cosmann families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cosmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmann 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 58 census records available for the last name Cosmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmann 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 Cosmann. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cosmann. For the veterans among your Cosmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cosmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cosmann in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmann 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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