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Coslow Family History

Coslow Surname Meaning

Altered form of Costlow a surname of Irish origin.

Possibly also a variant of Koslow a surname of Polish, Sorbian, Russian, or Jewish origin.

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


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Where is the Coslow family from?

You can see how Coslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Coslow families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coslow's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Coslow families in 1891.
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What did your Coslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coslow. 32% of Coslow men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Coslow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coslow were Attendant and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Attendant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coslow 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Coslow. 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 240 military records available for the last name Coslow. For the veterans among your Coslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coslow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Coslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Coslow in 1956 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coslow 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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