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Cousell Family History

Cousell 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: Counsell, Cornell, Rosell, Corbell, Colwell, Housel, Cordell, Correll

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Where is the Cousell family from?

You can see how Cousell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Cousell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cousell families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cousell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cousell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousell 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 143 census records available for the last name Cousell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cousell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cousell. For the veterans among your Cousell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousell 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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