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Cossins Family History

Cossins Surname Meaning

see Cousins.

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


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Where is the Cossins family from?

You can see how Cossins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cossins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Cossins families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cossins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cossins families in 1911.
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What did your Cossins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cossins. 100% of Cossins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cossins women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cossins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cossins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossins 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Cossins. 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 461 military records available for the last name Cossins. For the veterans among your Cossins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cossins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cossins in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossins 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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