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Cosmides Family History

Cosmides 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: Cespedes, Cordes, Sides, Combes, Economides, Cormier, Romines, Smiles

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Where is the Cosmides family from?

You can see how Cosmides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmides family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cosmides families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cosmides family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmides's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosmides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmides 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 Cosmides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosmides. 100% of Cosmides men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Cosmides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cosmides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmides 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cosmides. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cosmides. For the veterans among your Cosmides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmides lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cosmides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cosmides in 1966 was 56, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmides 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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