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Cousineau Family History

Cousineau Name Meaning

French: from a derivative of Old French co(u)sin cusin ‘cousin’ (see Cousin ). Compare Cousino .

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


Similar surnames: Cousin, Corneau, Coussens, Soileau, Bourbeau, Tourangeau, Rouleau

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Where is the Cousineau family from?

You can see how Cousineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cousineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cousineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 8 Cousineau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cousineau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cousineau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cousineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cousineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cousineau. 22% of Cousineau men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Cousineau women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cousineau were New Worker and Drawing. .

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Catechist And Aid
    12%
  • Drawing
    12%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Cousineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cousineau 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cousineau. 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 Cousineau. For the veterans among your Cousineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cousineau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cousineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cousineau in 1953 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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