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Cozens Family History

Cozens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cousins.

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


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Where is the Cozens family from?

You can see how Cozens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 216 Cozens families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cozens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cozens families in 1891.
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What did your Cozens 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 Cozens. 8% of Cozens men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Cozens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cozens were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Insurance Agent
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Cozens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozens 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cozens. 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 Cozens. For the veterans among your Cozens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cozens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cozens in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cozens 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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