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Cosham Family History

Cosham Surname Meaning

from Cosham (Hants) which is recorded as Cosham from the 12th century and Corsham in the 13th century.see Corsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cosham family from?

You can see how Cosham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cosham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Cosham families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cosham's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cosham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosham 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 Cosham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber hot Water Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosham. 19% of Cosham men worked as a Plumber hot Water Fitter and 82% of Cosham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosham were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Plumber hot Water Fitter
    19%
  • Plasterer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cosham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosham 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Cosham. 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 318 military records available for the last name Cosham. For the veterans among your Cosham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Cosham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cosham in 1966 was 66, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosham 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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