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Cosseman Family History

Cosseman 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, Coleman, Crossman, Roseman, Mossman, Copeman, Bosserman

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Where is the Cosseman family from?

You can see how Cosseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosseman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cosseman family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosseman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cosseman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cosseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosseman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cosseman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cosseman. For the veterans among your Cosseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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