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Cossaman Family History

Cossaman 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: Cossman, Sossaman, Nossaman, Crossman, Mossman, Ossman, Gossman

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Where is the Cossaman family from?

You can see how Cossaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossaman family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cossaman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossaman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossaman 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 6 census records available for the last name Cossaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossaman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cossaman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cossaman. For the veterans among your Cossaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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