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Cosey Family History

Cosey Surname Meaning

Irish: altered form of Coursey.

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


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Where is the Cosey family from?

You can see how Cosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Cosey families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cosey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cosey families in 1911.
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What did your Cosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosey. 26% of Cosey men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Cosey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosey were Clerk and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cosey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cosey. For the veterans among your Cosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cosey in 1948 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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