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Cosbell Family History

Cosbell 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: Corbell, Isbell, Oswell, Cornell, Castell, Corbeil, Rosell, Boswell

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Where is the Cosbell family from?

You can see how Cosbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosbell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Cosbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Cosbell families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosbell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cosbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosbell 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 39 census records available for the last name Cosbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosbell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cosbell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cosbell. For the veterans among your Cosbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosbell 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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