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Cosyns Family History

Cosyns Surname Meaning

see Cousins.

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


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You can see how Cosyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosyns family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cosyns families living in Suffolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cosyns's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cosyns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Cosyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosyns 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cosyns. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Cosyns. For the veterans among your Cosyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosyns lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Cosyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cosyns in 1978 was 50, and 59 in 1999.

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