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Cosnay Family History

Cosnay 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: Conway, Cosma, Costa, Corney, Coney, Gosney, Costas, Cossey, Sosna

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Where is the Cosnay family from?

You can see how Cosnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosnay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cosnay family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosnay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cosnay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Cosnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosnay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cosnay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cosnay. For the veterans among your Cosnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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