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Cossman Family History

Cossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kossmann. Jewish: variant of Kosman.

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


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Where is the Cossman family from?

You can see how Cossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Cossman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cossman's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cossman families in 1911.
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What did your Cossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Retired was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cossman. 50% of Cossman men worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Marchande
    50%

What Cossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossman 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Cossman. 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 295 military records available for the last name Cossman. For the veterans among your Cossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cossman in 1962 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossman 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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