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Cozby Family History

Cozby Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cosby.

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


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Where is the Cozby family from?

You can see how Cozby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cozby family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cozby's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Cozby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozby 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 Cozby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cozby. 39% of Cozby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cozby women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cozby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cozby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozby 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Cozby. 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 659 military records available for the last name Cozby. For the veterans among your Cozby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozby lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cozby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cozby in 1944 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cozby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cozby 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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