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Couzens Family History

Couzens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cousins.

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


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Where is the Couzens family from?

You can see how Couzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couzens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couzens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 192 Couzens families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Couzens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Couzens families in 1891.
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What did your Couzens 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 Couzens. 17% of Couzens men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Couzens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couzens were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Wood Machinist
    6%
  • Railway Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Couzens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Couzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couzens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Couzens. 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 Couzens. For the veterans among your Couzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couzens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Couzens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Couzens in 1958 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couzens 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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