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Cousley Family History

Cousley 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: Ousley, Housley, Causley, Sousley, Tousley, Mousley, Cowley, Worsley

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Where is the Cousley family from?

You can see how Cousley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cousley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cousley families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cousley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cousley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousley 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 Cousley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cousley. 50% of Cousley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cousley women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cousley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cousley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousley 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Cousley. 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 190 military records available for the last name Cousley. For the veterans among your Cousley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cousley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cousley in 1963 was 87, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cousley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousley 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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