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Cozene Family History

Cozene 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: Cozine, Cozens, Coyne, Coveney, Chene, Mozee, Coven, Corne, Rozen

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Where is the Cozene family from?

You can see how Cozene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cozene families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cozene's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cozene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cozene ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cozene ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Cozene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozene 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cozene. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cozene. For the veterans among your Cozene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozene lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1988, in the United States, Cozene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cozene in 1954 was 67, and 69 in 1988.

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