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Cosquer Family History

Cosquer 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: Coster, Mosquera, Bosque, Rosauer, Esquer, Bosquez, Cosner, Costner

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Where is the Cosquer family from?

You can see how Cosquer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosquer family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Cosquer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Cosquer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosquer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosquer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosquer 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 65 census records available for the last name Cosquer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosquer 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Cosquer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cosquer. For the veterans among your Cosquer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosquer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cosquer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cosquer in 1970 was 88, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosquer 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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