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Cnossen Family History

Cnossen 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: Crossen, Cosse, Nissen, Cossey, Fossen, Bossen, Crosser, Nessen

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Where is the Cnossen family from?

You can see how Cnossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cnossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cnossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cnossen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cnossen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cnossen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cnossen 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 Cnossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cnossen. 37% of Cnossen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Baker
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Cnossen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Cnossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cnossen 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Cnossen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Cnossen. For the veterans among your Cnossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cnossen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Cnossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cnossen in 1953 was 23, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cnossen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cnossen 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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