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Cossom Family History

Cossom Surname Meaning

see Cosson.

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


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Where is the Cossom family from?

You can see how Cossom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cossom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cossom families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cossom's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cossom families in 1891.
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What did your Cossom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cossom. 100% of Cossom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cossom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Cossom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossom 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cossom. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cossom. For the veterans among your Cossom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Cossom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cossom in 1968 was 94, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossom 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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