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Cosho Family History

Cosho 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: Cosco, Cosio, Cosmo, Cho, Cosse, Cosma, Mosco, Mosso, Bosco, Cocco

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Where is the Cosho family from?

You can see how Cosho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosho family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cosho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Cosho families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosho's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cosho families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosho 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 61 census records available for the last name Cosho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosho 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cosho. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cosho. For the veterans among your Cosho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosho lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Cosho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cosho in 1986 was 64, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosho 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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