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Cosslett Family History

Cosslett Surname Meaning

see Coslett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cosslett family from?

You can see how Cosslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosslett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosslett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Cosslett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cosslett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cosslett families in 1891.
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What did your Cosslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosslett. 100% of Cosslett men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Cosslett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

What Cosslett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosslett 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cosslett. 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 173 military records available for the last name Cosslett. For the veterans among your Cosslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosslett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cosslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cosslett in 1965 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosslett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosslett 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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