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Cossac Family History

Cossac 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: Cosse, Cosma, Issac, Costa, Kossack, Costas, Cossey, Ossa, Cassar

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Where is the Cossac family from?

You can see how Cossac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossac family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Cossac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cossac family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cossac's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cossac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossac 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 45 census records available for the last name Cossac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossac 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cossac. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cossac. For the veterans among your Cossac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossac lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Cossac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cossac in 1983 was 62, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossac 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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