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Cossenas Family History

Cossenas 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: Coussens, Cassens, Cousens, Cosens, Cosse, Cardenas, Costas, Cossey

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Where is the Cossenas family from?

You can see how Cossenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cossenas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossenas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossenas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Cossenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossenas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cossenas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cossenas. For the veterans among your Cossenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossenas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Cossenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cossenas in 1973 was 88, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossenas 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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