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Cosper Family History

Cosper Surname Meaning

Altered form of Casper.

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


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Where is the Cosper family from?

You can see how Cosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 112 Cosper families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cosper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosper 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 Cosper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosper. 60% of Cosper 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
    60%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    14%
  • Hairdresser
    14%

What Cosper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosper 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Cosper. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cosper. For the veterans among your Cosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosper lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cosper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cosper in 1953 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosper 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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