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Cosgray Family History

Cosgray Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Irish Cosgrove.

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


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Where is the Cosgray family from?

You can see how Cosgray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgray family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosgray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cosgray families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cosgray's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cosgray families in 1840.
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What did your Cosgray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosgray. 50% of Cosgray men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cosgray women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cosgray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cosgray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosgray 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cosgray. 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 406 military records available for the last name Cosgray. For the veterans among your Cosgray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosgray lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cosgray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cosgray in 1957 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosgray 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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