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Cossum Family History

Cossum 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: Fossum, Rossum, Cosse, Cossey, Bossom, Wassum, Roisum, Corkum, Corum

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Where is the Cossum family from?

You can see how Cossum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cossum families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cossum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cossum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossum 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 Cossum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cossum. 100% of Cossum 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 Cossum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Cossum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossum 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Cossum. 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 62 military records available for the last name Cossum. For the veterans among your Cossum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cossum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cossum in 1973 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossum 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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