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Cosney Family History

Cosney 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: Corney, Coney, Gosney, Cossey, Cooney, Cosey, Cotney, Cosner, Cisney

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Where is the Cosney family from?

You can see how Cosney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosney families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Cosney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cosney families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosney 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 Cosney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosney. 100% of Cosney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cosney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Cosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosney 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cosney. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cosney. For the veterans among your Cosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cosney in 1966 was 79, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosney 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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