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Cosshie Family History

Cosshie 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: Cosse, Bossie, Cossio, Cossin, Cassie, Rossie, Cousin, Fosse, Corse

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Where is the Cosshie family from?

You can see how Cosshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosshie family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Cosshie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosshie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cosshie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosshie 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 5 census records available for the last name Cosshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosshie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cosshie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cosshie. For the veterans among your Cosshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosshie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosshie

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