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Cozort Family History

Cozort Surname Meaning

Variant of Cozart a surname of French origin (see Cossart).

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


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Where is the Cozort family from?

You can see how Cozort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cozort families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cozort's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cozort families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozort 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 Cozort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cozort. 60% of Cozort men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cozort women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm
    6%
  • Common Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Cozort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cozort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozort 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cozort. 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 529 military records available for the last name Cozort. For the veterans among your Cozort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozort lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cozort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cozort in 1961 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cozort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cozort 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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