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Cossak Family History

Cossak 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: Kossak, Cosse, Cosma, Costa, Kossack, Bosak, Costas, Cossey, Kosak

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Where is the Cossak family from?

You can see how Cossak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cossak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cossak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossak 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 Cossak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist Apprentice was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cossak. 100% of Cossak men worked as a Machinist Apprentice.

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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 1940

  • Machinist Apprentice
    100%

What Cossak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Cossak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossak 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 Cossak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cossak. For the veterans among your Cossak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Cossak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cossak in 1974 was 65, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossak 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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