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Cosgrave Family History

Cosgrave Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cosgrove.

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


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Where is the Cosgrave family from?

You can see how Cosgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosgrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Cosgrave families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cosgrave's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cosgrave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosgrave 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 Cosgrave 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 Cosgrave. 28% of Cosgrave men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Cosgrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosgrave were Incapacitated 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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Miner Coal metal
    19%
  • Postman
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Cosgrave family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cosgrave lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cosgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cosgrave in 1954 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosgrave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosgrave 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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