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Cossia Family History

Cossia 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: Coscia, Cossio, Cossin, Cousin, Cosse, Coccia, Cosma, Costa, Cossey

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Where is the Cossia family from?

You can see how Cossia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cossia family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cossia's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cossia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossia 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 153 census records available for the last name Cossia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossia 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Cossia. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cossia. For the veterans among your Cossia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Cossia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cossia in 1972 was 97, and 56 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossia 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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