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Cossaro Family History

Cossaro 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: Cassaro, Corsaro, Cassano, Massaro, Bossard, Gossard, Cossairt

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Where is the Cossaro family from?

You can see how Cossaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cossaro families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cossaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossaro 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 42 census records available for the last name Cossaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossaro 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cossaro. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cossaro. For the veterans among your Cossaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossaro lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Cossaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cossaro in 1980 was 80, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossaro 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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