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Cossairt Family History

Cossairt Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Cossart.

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


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Where is the Cossairt family from?

You can see how Cossairt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossairt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cossairt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cossairt family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cossairt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cossairt families in 1891.
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What did your Cossairt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cossairt. 50% of Cossairt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

What Cossairt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossairt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossairt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cossairt. 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 243 military records available for the last name Cossairt. For the veterans among your Cossairt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossairt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cossairt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cossairt in 1961 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cossairt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cossairt 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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