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Cosgren Family History

Cosgren 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: Lofgren, Bogren, Cothren, Forsgren, Mogren, Coren, Ogren, Lovgren

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Where is the Cosgren family from?

You can see how Cosgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosgren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cosgren family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosgren's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cosgren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosgren 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 Cosgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cosgren. 100% of Cosgren women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Cosgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosgren 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cosgren. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cosgren. For the veterans among your Cosgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosgren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Cosgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cosgren in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosgren 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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