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Cossens Family History

Cossens Surname Meaning

see Cousins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cossens family from?

You can see how Cossens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Cossens families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Cossens's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cossens families in 1891.
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What did your Cossens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cossens. 100% of Cossens men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Cossens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Certificated Teacher
    8%

What Cossens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cossens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossens 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Cossens. 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 160 military records available for the last name Cossens. For the veterans among your Cossens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossens lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cossens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cossens in 1948 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossens 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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