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Cosnett Family History

Cosnett Surname Meaning

unexplained; see Coslett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cosnett family from?

You can see how Cosnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cosnett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Cosnett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cosnett families in 1891.
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What did your Cosnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosnett. 67% of Cosnett men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Cosnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosnett were Market Gardener and Land Worker.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • Market Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Land Worker
    5%

What Cosnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosnett 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Cosnett. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cosnett. For the veterans among your Cosnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosnett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Cosnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cosnett in 1959 was 47, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosnett 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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