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Cosenger Family History

Cosenger 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: Senger, Cosner, Costner, Rosener, Conger, Corner, Younger, Confer

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Where is the Cosenger family from?

You can see how Cosenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosenger families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cosenger family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosenger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cosenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosenger 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 9 census records available for the last name Cosenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosenger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cosenger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cosenger. For the veterans among your Cosenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosenger lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosenger

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