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Cosato Family History

Cosato 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: Cusato, Rosato, Asato, Donato, Sato, Moscato, Costa, Couto, Lovato

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Where is the Cosato family from?

You can see how Cosato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cosato family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosato's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cosato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cosato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosato. 100% of Cosato men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Cosato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosato 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cosato. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cosato. For the veterans among your Cosato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosato lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cosato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cosato in 1971 was 85, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosato 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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