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Cossick Family History

Cossick 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: Kossack, Cusick, Fosdick, Cowick, Connick, Kostick, Messick, Hosick

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Where is the Cossick family from?

You can see how Cossick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cossick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cossick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cossick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cossick. 43% of Cossick men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Shrimp Traveler
    29%

What Cossick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Cossick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossick 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cossick. 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 75 military records available for the last name Cossick. For the veterans among your Cossick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cossick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cossick in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossick 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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