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Cossentino Family History

Cossentino 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: Cosentino, Corsentino, Consentino, Costantino, Tolentino, Constantino

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Where is the Cossentino family from?

You can see how Cossentino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossentino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cossentino families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 5 Cossentino families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cossentino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cossentino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossentino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cossentino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossentino. 24% of Cossentino men worked as a Laborer and 77% of Cossentino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cossentino were Operator and Packer. .

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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
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    77%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Cossentino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossentino 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Cossentino. 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 154 military records available for the last name Cossentino. For the veterans among your Cossentino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossentino lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cossentino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cossentino in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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