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Cosad Family History

Cosad 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: Coad, Casad, Cosand, Cozad, Codd, Rosa, Posa, Cosse, Cosma, Kosar

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Where is the Cosad family from?

You can see how Cosad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cosad families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cosad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cosad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosad 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 503 census records available for the last name Cosad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosad 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cosad. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cosad. For the veterans among your Cosad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cosad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cosad in 1960 was 50, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosad 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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