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Cosom Family History

Cosom 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: Croom, Cook, Som, Cosse, Cosma, Coop, Costa, Doom, Toso, Cason

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Where is the Cosom family from?

You can see how Cosom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cosom families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cosom's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cosom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosom 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 Cosom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cosom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Cosom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cosom. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cosom. For the veterans among your Cosom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cosom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cosom in 1966 was 35, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosom 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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