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Cosbie Family History

Cosbie 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: Crosbie, Cosse, Combe, Corrie, Corbin, Comrie, Cosio, Coble, Crombie

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Where is the Cosbie family from?

You can see how Cosbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cosbie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cosbie families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosbie's in USA. California had the highest population of Cosbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosbie 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 Cosbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosbie. 100% of Cosbie men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Cosbie women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cosbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Cosbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosbie 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Cosbie. 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 200 military records available for the last name Cosbie. For the veterans among your Cosbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosbie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Cosbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cosbie in 1968 was 72, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosbie 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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