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Cosset Family History

Cosset 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: Cosse, Cossey, Fosse, Corse, Coster, Coslett, Bosse, Dosser, Fossey

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Where is the Cosset family from?

You can see how Cosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cosset family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosset's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cosset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosset 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 Cosset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult and Cult were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cosset. 64% of Cosset men worked as a Cult and 100% of Cosset women worked as a Cult.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cult
    64%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    28%
  • Revenue
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Cosset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Cosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosset 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Cosset. 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 78 military records available for the last name Cosset. For the veterans among your Cosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosset lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Cosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cosset in 1995 was 16, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosset 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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