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Cosy Family History

Cosy 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: Cody, Coy, Cosby, Coty, Coey, Cost, Coby, Cosey, Coss, Cory

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Where is the Cosy family from?

You can see how Cosy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cosy families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cosy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cosy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosy 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 477 census records available for the last name Cosy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cosy. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cosy. For the veterans among your Cosy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Cosy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cosy in 1973 was 74, and 82 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosy 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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