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Cosner Family History

Cosner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kassner Köstner or Kostner (see Kostner) or Kastner.

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


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Where is the Cosner family from?

You can see how Cosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cosner families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cosner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cosner families in 1891.
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What did your Cosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cosner. 100% of Cosner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosner 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Cosner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cosner. For the veterans among your Cosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cosner in 1944 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosner 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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