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Cosnell Family History

Cosnell 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: Cornell, Gosnell, Connell, Oswell, Carnell, Castell, Rosell, Corbell

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Where is the Cosnell family from?

You can see how Cosnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosnell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cosnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cosnell families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cosnell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cosnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosnell 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 Cosnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosnell. 100% of Cosnell women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Cosnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosnell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cosnell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cosnell. For the veterans among your Cosnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosnell lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Cosnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cosnell in 2001 was 68, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosnell 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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