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Cousans Family History

Cousans Surname Meaning

see Cousins.

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


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Where is the Cousans family from?

You can see how Cousans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cousans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cousans family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cousans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cousans families in 1911.
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What did your Cousans ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Masons Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cousans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cousans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousans 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Cousans. 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 129 military records available for the last name Cousans. For the veterans among your Cousans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cousans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cousans in 1966 was 62, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cousans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousans 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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