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Cossatt Family History

Cossatt 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: Cassatt, Coslett, Cossairt, Cassata, Cashatt, Crossett, Dossett

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Where is the Cossatt family from?

You can see how Cossatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cossatt families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cossatt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cossatt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Cossatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossatt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cossatt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cossatt. For the veterans among your Cossatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossatt lifespan?

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