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Cosseboom Family History

Cosseboom 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: Cossaboon, Roseboom, Rosenboom, Noteboom, Hogeboom, Rozeboom, Cosse

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Where is the Cosseboom family from?

You can see how Cosseboom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosseboom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosseboom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cosseboom families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosseboom's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cosseboom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosseboom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cosseboom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Cosseboom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosseboom 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Cosseboom. 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 148 military records available for the last name Cosseboom. For the veterans among your Cosseboom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosseboom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Cosseboom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cosseboom in 1960 was 44, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosseboom 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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