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Cossett Family History

Cossett 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: Coslett, Crossett, Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Cossette, Cosse

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Where is the Cossett family from?

You can see how Cossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cossett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cossett families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cossett's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cossett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cossett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cossett. 29% of Cossett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cossett 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Counter Man
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cossett 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Cossett. 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 256 military records available for the last name Cossett. For the veterans among your Cossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cossett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cossett in 1964 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

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