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Cosens Family History

Cosens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cousins.

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


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Where is the Cosens family from?

You can see how Cosens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Cosens families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cosens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosens families in 1891.
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What did your Cosens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosens. 34% of Cosens men worked as a Builder (master) and 86% of Cosens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosens were Bricklayer 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

  • Builder (master)
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cosens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cosens. 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 513 military records available for the last name Cosens. For the veterans among your Cosens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cosens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cosens in 1960 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosens 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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