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Coslan Family History

Coslan 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: Colan, Conlan, Cosman, Coplan, Osman, Joslin, Kosman, Cosma, Cogan

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Where is the Coslan family from?

You can see how Coslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coslan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coslan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coslan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Coslan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Coslan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coslan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coslan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coslan. 60% of Coslan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Coslan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Coslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coslan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Coslan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coslan. For the veterans among your Coslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coslan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Coslan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Coslan in 1978 was 86, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coslan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coslan 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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