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Cosgriff Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Cosgrove .

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


Similar surnames: Cosgray, Cosgrave, Cosgrove, Conniff, Griff, Condiff, Canniff

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Where is the Cosgriff family from?

You can see how Cosgriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgriff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosgriff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Cosgriff families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cosgriff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cosgriff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosgriff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cosgriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosgriff. 28% of Cosgriff men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Cosgriff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosgriff were Farm Labor and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cosgriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosgriff 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Cosgriff. 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 912 military records available for the last name Cosgriff. For the veterans among your Cosgriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosgriff lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cosgriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cosgriff in 1946 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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