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Coussin Family History

Coussin 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: Cousin, Cossin, Roussin, Coursen, Courson, Pousson, Rossin, Coulson

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Where is the Coussin family from?

You can see how Coussin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coussin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coussin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Coussin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coussin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Coussin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coussin 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 Coussin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coussin. 43% of Coussin men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Unskilled Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Coussin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Coussin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coussin 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Coussin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Coussin. For the veterans among your Coussin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coussin lifespan?

Average Coussin life expectancy in 1995 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coussin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coussin 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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