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Couzen Family History

Couzen 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: Cruzen, Couden, Couzens, Cousin, Cowden, Coursen, Cotten, Couper

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Where is the Couzen family from?

You can see how Couzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Couzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Couzen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Couzen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Couzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couzen 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 168 census records available for the last name Couzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couzen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Couzen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Couzen. For the veterans among your Couzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couzen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Couzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Couzen in 1975 was 35, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couzen 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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