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Cotsmire Family History

Cotsmire 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: Fosmire, Fesmire, Cossairt, Cheshire, Longmire, Chesmore, Cosme

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Where is the Cotsmire family from?

You can see how Cotsmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotsmire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotsmire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotsmire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cotsmire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotsmire 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 47 census records available for the last name Cotsmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotsmire 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cotsmire. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cotsmire. For the veterans among your Cotsmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotsmire lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Cotsmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cotsmire in 1971 was 87, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotsmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotsmire 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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