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Cosier Name Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English cosere ‘horse dealer’.

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


Similar surnames: Coster, Hosier, Losier, Osier, Cozier, Cosner, Rosier, Mosier

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Where is the Cosier family from?

You can see how Cosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cosier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Cosier families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cosier's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cosier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cosier. 75% of Cosier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cosier women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    75%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosier 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Cosier. 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 440 military records available for the last name Cosier. For the veterans among your Cosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cosier in 1958 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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