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Cousar Family History

Cousar Surname Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Cosier from Middle English cosere ‘horse dealer’.

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


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Where is the Cousar family from?

You can see how Cousar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cousar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cousar families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cousar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cousar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousar 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 Cousar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cousar. 46% of Cousar men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cousar women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cousar were Salesman and Helper.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cousar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousar 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Cousar. 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 613 military records available for the last name Cousar. For the veterans among your Cousar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cousar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cousar in 1954 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cousar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousar 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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