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Coxsom Family History

Coxsom 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: Coxson, Bossom, Corson, Folsom, Corso, Colson, Collom, Cottom, Coxon

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Where is the Coxsom family from?

You can see how Coxsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxsom family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Coxsom families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coxsom's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Coxsom families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Coxsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxsom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Coxsom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coxsom. For the veterans among your Coxsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxsom lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Coxsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Coxsom in 1975 was 45, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coxsom 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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