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Cossey Family History

Cossey Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): habitational name from Costessey in Norfolk.

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


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Where is the Cossey family from?

You can see how Cossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Cossey families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cossey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cossey families in 1891.
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What did your Cossey 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 Cossey. 16% of Cossey men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Cossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossey were Master Baker and Housewife.

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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
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%
  • Master Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossey 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cossey. 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 Cossey. For the veterans among your Cossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cossey in 1945 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossey 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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