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Cousnis Family History

Cousnis 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: Cousin, Custis, Counts, Cousins, Younis, Cousens, Council, Curtis

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Where is the Cousnis family from?

You can see how Cousnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousnis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cousnis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cousnis family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cousnis's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Cousnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousnis 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 18 census records available for the last name Cousnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousnis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cousnis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cousnis. For the veterans among your Cousnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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