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Cossock Family History

Cossock 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: Kossack, Bostock, Comstock, Hossack, Coppock, Cosson, Stock, Cook

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Where is the Cossock family from?

You can see how Cossock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cossock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Cossock families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossock's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cossock families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossock 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 Cossock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cossock. 100% of Cossock 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
    100%

What Cossock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cossock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossock 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cossock. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cossock. For the veterans among your Cossock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossock lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Cossock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cossock in 1982 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossock 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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