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Cosgriffe Family History

Cosgriffe 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: Cosgriff, Cosgrove, Cosgrave, Griffo, Griff, Colgrove, Congrove

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Where is the Cosgriffe family from?

You can see how Cosgriffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgriffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosgriffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cosgriffe families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosgriffe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cosgriffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosgriffe 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 68 census records available for the last name Cosgriffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosgriffe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cosgriffe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cosgriffe. For the veterans among your Cosgriffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosgriffe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Cosgriffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cosgriffe in 1976 was 56, and 101 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosgriffe 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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