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Cossin Family History

Cossin Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Cosse 3 ‘pod’. Americanized form of German Kossin unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cossin family from?

You can see how Cossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cossin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cossin families in 1911.
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What did your Cossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossin. 38% of Cossin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cossin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cossin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossin 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Cossin. 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 268 military records available for the last name Cossin. For the veterans among your Cossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cossin in 1952 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossin 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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