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Cossier Family History

Cossier 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: Bossier, Rossier, Cosse, Coster, Dosser, Cossey, Rossner, Hosier

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Where is the Cossier family from?

You can see how Cossier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossier families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Cossier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cossier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossier 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 53 census records available for the last name Cossier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossier 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 Cossier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cossier. For the veterans among your Cossier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossier lifespan?

Average Cossier life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossier 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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