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Cossel Family History

Cossel Name 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: Cosse, Cossey, Cassel, Rossel, Cissel, Fosse, Postel, Hassel, Corse

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Where is the Cossel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossel. 28% of Cossel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cossel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossel were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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What Cossel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossel 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Cossel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 551 military records available for the last name Cossel. For the veterans among your Cossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cossel in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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