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Coser Family History

Coser 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: Cover, Comer, Noser, Coster, Roser, Coder, Moser, Oser, Coyer, Koser

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Where is the Coser family from?

You can see how Coser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Coser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Coser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Coser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coser 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 Coser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coser. 100% of Coser men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Coser 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

What Coser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Coser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coser 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Coser. 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 133 military records available for the last name Coser. For the veterans among your Coser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coser in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coser 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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