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Cosely Family History

Cosely 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: Cosey, Mosely, Cokely, Conely, Lovely, Coley, Rosell, Coberly, Kosel

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Where is the Cosely family from?

You can see how Cosely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cosely family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosely's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cosely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosely 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 135 census records available for the last name Cosely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosely 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cosely. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cosely. For the veterans among your Cosely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosely lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Cosely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cosely in 1975 was 53, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosely 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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