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Cosgroue Family History

Cosgroue 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: Cosgrove, Colgrove, Congrove, Cosgrave, Mosgrove, Musgrove, Colegrove

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Where is the Cosgroue family from?

You can see how Cosgroue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgroue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cosgroue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cosgroue families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cosgroue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cosgroue families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cosgroue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosgroue 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cosgroue. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cosgroue. For the veterans among your Cosgroue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosgroue lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Cosgroue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cosgroue in 1972 was 78, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosgroue 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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