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Cosser Family History

Cosser Surname Meaning

see Cossar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cosser family from?

You can see how Cosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Cosser families living in Dorset. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cosser's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Cosser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosser 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 Cosser 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 Cosser. 34% of Cosser men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Cosser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosser were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Charwoman
    5%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Cosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosser 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Cosser. 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 218 military records available for the last name Cosser. For the veterans among your Cosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cosser in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosser 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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