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Cosenza Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from the city of Cosenza.

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


Similar surnames: Cusenza, Potenza, Cesena, Corea, Caserta, Modena, Brienza, Celenza

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Where is the Cosenza family from?

You can see how Cosenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosenza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cosenza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cosenza families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosenza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cosenza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosenza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cosenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosenza. 32% of Cosenza men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cosenza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cosenza were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Dress Maker
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cosenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosenza 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 Cosenza. 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 875 military records available for the last name Cosenza. For the veterans among your Cosenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosenza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cosenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cosenza in 1945 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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