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Cosmos Family History

Cosmos Surname Meaning

American shortened (and altered) form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Kosmas such as Kosmopoulos.

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


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Where is the Cosmos family from?

You can see how Cosmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cosmos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cosmos family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cosmos families in 1911.
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What did your Cosmos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosmos. 38% of Cosmos men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Cosmos women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosmos were Waiter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmos 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Cosmos. 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 517 military records available for the last name Cosmos. For the veterans among your Cosmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cosmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cosmos in 1962 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmos 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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