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Cosatt Family History

Cosatt 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: Cott, Catt, Conant, Mowatt, Coslett, Costa, Cozart, Conaty, Cassatt

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Where is the Cosatt family from?

You can see how Cosatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cosatt families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosatt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cosatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosatt 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 151 census records available for the last name Cosatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosatt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cosatt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cosatt. For the veterans among your Cosatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Cosatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cosatt in 1967 was 65, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosatt 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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