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Cosier Family History

Cosier Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English cosere ‘horse dealer’.

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


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Where is the Cosier family from?

You can see how Cosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Cosier families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cosier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosier families in 1891.
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What did your Cosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cosier. 50% of Cosier men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 79% of Cosier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosier were Motor Body Builder and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tailors Cutter
    50%
  • Motor Body Builder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Charlady
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosier 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Cosier. 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 440 military records available for the last name Cosier. For the veterans among your Cosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cosier in 1958 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosier 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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