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Cousens Family History

Cousens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cousins. Flemish: variant of Coussens.

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


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Where is the Cousens family from?

You can see how Cousens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cousens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Cousens families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Cousens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cousens families in 1891.
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What did your Cousens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cousens. 35% of Cousens men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Cousens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cousens were Mariner and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Mariner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Cousens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cousens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cousens. For the veterans among your Cousens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cousens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cousens in 1958 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousens 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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