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Cossett Family History

Cossett 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: Coslett, Crossett, Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Cossette, Cosse

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Where is the Cossett family from?

You can see how Cossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Cossett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cossett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cossett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossett 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 Cossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cossett. 100% of Cossett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cossett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossett 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Cossett. 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 256 military records available for the last name Cossett. For the veterans among your Cossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cossett in 1964 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossett 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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