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Cosnaham Family History

Cosnaham 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: Conahan, Monahan, Downham, Concha, Bonham, Colahan, Canham, Callaham

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Where is the Cosnaham family from?

You can see how Cosnaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosnaham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosnaham families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cosnaham family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosnaham's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Cosnaham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosnaham 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 41 census records available for the last name Cosnaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosnaham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cosnaham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cosnaham. For the veterans among your Cosnaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosnaham lifespan?

Average Cosnaham life expectancy in 1999 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosnaham 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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