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Cosstick Family History

Cosstick Surname Meaning

From Cowstocks in Danehill (Sussex) which is recorded as Cousticks in 172. The medieval bearers cited below constitute the earliest evidence for the place-name.

The second element is Old English stocc ‘stump stock’ but the first is uncertain.

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


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You can see how Cosstick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosstick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cosstick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Cosstick families living in Sussex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cosstick's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cosstick families in 1891.
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What did your Cosstick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cosstick. 100% of Cosstick men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cosstick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosstick 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Cosstick. 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 105 military records available for the last name Cosstick. For the veterans among your Cosstick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosstick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Cosstick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cosstick in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 1996.

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