This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cosenza family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cosenza Family History

Cosenza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from the city of Cosenza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cosenza family from?

You can see how Cosenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosenza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cosenza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Cosenza families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cosenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cosenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosenza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cosenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosenza. 32% of Cosenza men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cosenza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosenza were Clerk and New Worker.

View Census Data for Cosenza | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Dress Maker
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Cosenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cosenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosenza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cosenza

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cosenza. 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.

View all Cosenza immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 875 military records available for the last name Cosenza. For the veterans among your Cosenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cosenza military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cosenza family history

Discover More

What is the average Cosenza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cosenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cosenza in 1945 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosenza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosenza 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cosenza family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial