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Cossoff Family History

Cossoff 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: Kossoff, Rosoff, Kostoff, Cosson, Cosse, Mosso, Orloff, Kozloff

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Where is the Cossoff family from?

You can see how Cossoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cossoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossoff 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 11 census records available for the last name Cossoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cossoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cossoff. For the veterans among your Cossoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Cossoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cossoff in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossoff 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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