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Cossaboom Family History

Cossaboom 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: Cossaboon, Rosenboom, Roseboom, Cassano, Cassaro, Costabile, Cossairt

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Where is the Cossaboom family from?

You can see how Cossaboom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossaboom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossaboom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Cossaboom families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 98% of all the recorded Cossaboom's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cossaboom families in 1911.
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What did your Cossaboom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lobster Fisherman and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cossaboom. 38% of Cossaboom men worked as a Lobster Fisherman and 50% of Cossaboom women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossaboom were Labourer and Teacher.

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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

  • Lobster Fisherman
    38%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Cossaboom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossaboom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossaboom 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Cossaboom. 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 170 military records available for the last name Cossaboom. For the veterans among your Cossaboom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossaboom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cossaboom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cossaboom in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossaboom 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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