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Cozad Family History

Cozad Surname Meaning

Variant of Cozart a surname of French origin (see Cossart). Compare Casad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cozad family from?

You can see how Cozad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Cozad families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cozad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cozad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozad 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 Cozad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cozad. 22% of Cozad men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Cozad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cozad were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Cozad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cozad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozad 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Cozad. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cozad. For the veterans among your Cozad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozad lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cozad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cozad in 1950 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cozad 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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