This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Coussens family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Coussens Family History

Coussens Surname Meaning

Flemish: genitivized altered form of French Cousin.

French: possibly an altered form of Coussin: metonymic occupational name for a cushion maker from Old French coissin ‘cushion’.

Alternatively an altered form of Cousin.

English (Sussex): variant of Cousins.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Coussens family from?

You can see how Coussens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coussens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coussens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Coussens families living in Sussex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Coussens's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Coussens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coussens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Coussens 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 Coussens. 100% of Coussens men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Coussens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Coussens | Data not to scale

*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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Domestic Help
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Coussens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coussens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coussens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Coussens

Passenger Lists

There are 373 immigration records available for the last name Coussens. 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.

View all Coussens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 276 military records available for the last name Coussens. For the veterans among your Coussens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Coussens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Coussens family history

Discover More

What is the average Coussens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Coussens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Coussens in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coussens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coussens 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Coussens family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial