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Cosell Family History

Cosell 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: Rosell, Cowell, Covell, Corell, Oswell, Cornell, Gesell, Sell

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Where is the Cosell family from?

You can see how Cosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cosell families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Cosell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosell 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 Cosell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosell. 100% of Cosell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cosell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Cosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cosell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cosell. For the veterans among your Cosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Cosell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cosell in 1990 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosell 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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