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Cosmar Family History

Cosmar 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: Cosma, Comar, Cosman, Omar, Osman, Kosman, Comer, Kosar, Rosman

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Where is the Cosmar family from?

You can see how Cosmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cosmar families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cosmar's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cosmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmar 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 Cosmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cosmar. 100% of Cosmar men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Cosmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Cosmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cosmar. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cosmar. For the veterans among your Cosmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Cosmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cosmar in 1972 was 74, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmar 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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