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Cossman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kossmann . Jewish: variant of Kosman .

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


Similar surnames: Kossman, Cosman, Mossman, Rossman, Hassman, Gossman, Ossman, Cotman

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Where is the Cossman family from?

You can see how Cossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cossman families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cossman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cossman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cossman. 100% of Cossman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossman 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Cossman. 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 295 military records available for the last name Cossman. For the veterans among your Cossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cossman in 1962 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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