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Cossy Family History

Cossy 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: Cosse, Cossey, Cosby, Cosey, Rossy, Coss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Fosse

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Where is the Cossy family from?

You can see how Cossy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cossy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cossy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cossy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossy 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 Cossy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cossy. 60% of Cossy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Cossy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Cossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossy 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cossy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cossy. For the veterans among your Cossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossy lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Cossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cossy in 1995 was 48, and 64 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossy 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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