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Cossitt Family History

Cossitt 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, Cossairt, Cassatt, Crossett, Dossett, Rossitto, Fossett

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Where is the Cossitt family from?

You can see how Cossitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossitt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Cossitt families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cossitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cossitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossitt 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 Cossitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cossitt. 50% of Cossitt 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
    50%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    25%
  • Accountant
    25%

What Cossitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossitt 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Cossitt. 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 366 military records available for the last name Cossitt. For the veterans among your Cossitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cossitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cossitt in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossitt 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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