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Cosmas Family History

Cosmas Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Kosmas. Compare Cosma.

East African (Tanzania): from the personal name Cosmas.

Latinized form of Kosmas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cosmas family from?

You can see how Cosmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cosmas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cosmas families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmas's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cosmas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmas 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 Cosmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Button Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosmas. 22% of Cosmas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cosmas women worked as a Button Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosmas were Cook and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Maker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Cosmas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Cosmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmas 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Cosmas. 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 138 military records available for the last name Cosmas. For the veterans among your Cosmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cosmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cosmas in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmas 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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