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Cosman Family History

Cosman Surname Meaning

Dutch and Jewish: variant of Kosman. Possibly an Americanized form of German Kossmann.

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


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Where is the Cosman family from?

You can see how Cosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cosman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosman families in 1891.
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What did your Cosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosman. 58% of Cosman women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Domestic Servant
    43%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cosman. 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 677 military records available for the last name Cosman. For the veterans among your Cosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cosman in 1951 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosman 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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