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Cosban Family History

Cosban 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: Corban, Cosman, Osman, Kosman, Cosma, Cogan, Rosman, Caban, Costa

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Where is the Cosban family from?

You can see how Cosban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cosban families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosban's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Cosban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosban 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 45 census records available for the last name Cosban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosban 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cosban. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cosban. For the veterans among your Cosban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosban lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Cosban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cosban in 1969 was 51, and 31 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosban 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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