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Cosand Family History

Cosand Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Conrad, Voland, Cosman, Boland, Housand, Cogan, Poland, Coran, Coan

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Where is the Cosand family from?

You can see how Cosand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cosand families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cosand's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cosand families in 1891.
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What did your Cosand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosand. 24% of Cosand men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Cosand women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosand 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Cosand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Cosand. For the veterans among your Cosand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cosand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cosand in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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