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Cossack Family History

Cossack 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: Kossack, Hossack, Cusack, Hosack, Kossak, Cormack, Bonsack, Kissack

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Where is the Cossack family from?

You can see how Cossack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cossack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Cossack families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cossack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cossack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossack 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 Cossack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cossack. 58% of Cossack 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%
  • Waterproof Garment Maker
    43%

What Cossack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Cossack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossack 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Cossack. 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 112 military records available for the last name Cossack. For the veterans among your Cossack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cossack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cossack in 1966 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossack 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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