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Cosor Family History

Cosor 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: Coor, Cover, Cook, Cosse, Comer, Noser, Cosma, Kosar, Coster, Roser

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Where is the Cosor family from?

You can see how Cosor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cosor families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cosor families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosor's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Cosor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cosor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosor 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cosor. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cosor. For the veterans among your Cosor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Cosor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cosor in 1969 was 75, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosor 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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