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Cosleman Family History

Cosleman 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: Coleman, Roseman, Copeman, Goleman, Colleran, Boseman, Boleman

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Where is the Cosleman family from?

You can see how Cosleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cosleman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosleman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cosleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Cosleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosleman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cosleman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cosleman. For the veterans among your Cosleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosleman lifespan?

Average Cosleman life expectancy in 1976 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosleman 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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