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Cossette Family History

Cossette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Cosset: habitational name from Le Cosset, a place in Vendée, or a nickname for a grower or seller of legumes (peas and beans) derived from cosse ‘pod’.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Cossette family from?

You can see how Cossette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Cossette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cossette families in 1891.
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What did your Cossette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossette. 29% of Cossette men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cossette women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossette were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Typist
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cossette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossette 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Cossette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cossette. For the veterans among your Cossette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cossette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cossette in 1947 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossette 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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