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Cousland Family History

Cousland Surname Meaning

from Cousland (Midlothian) or Cousland (W Lothian) a place-name meaning 'cow's land'. see McCausland.

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


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Where is the Cousland family from?

You can see how Cousland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cousland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Cousland families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cousland's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cousland families in 1841.
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What did your Cousland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cousland. 100% of Cousland men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cousland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousland 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Cousland. 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 371 military records available for the last name Cousland. For the veterans among your Cousland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cousland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cousland in 1962 was 89, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousland 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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