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Cozzens Name Meaning

English: variant of Cozens .

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


Similar surnames: Cowens, Coppens, Cozens, Cowen, Cosens, Coomes, Couzens, Costen

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Where is the Cozzens family from?

You can see how Cozzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozzens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cozzens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Cozzens families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cozzens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cozzens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozzens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cozzens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cozzens. 16% of Cozzens men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cozzens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cozzens were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cozzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozzens 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Cozzens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cozzens. For the veterans among your Cozzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozzens lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cozzens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cozzens in 1945 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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