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Cousten Family History

Cousten 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: Costen, Cousin, Colston, Osten, Houston, Coster, Coursen, Kosten

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Where is the Cousten family from?

You can see how Cousten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cousten families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Cousten families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cousten's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Cousten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Cousten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousten 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cousten. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cousten. For the veterans among your Cousten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cousten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cousten in 1967 was 88, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cousten 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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