This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: suehertz Surnames: Cousineau, Cousino Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cousineau/294.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shannon, If you are using the census for a lot of your research, you might try Cousino, Cousins, Cousineaux, Quisino. I have been following the Cousineau/Cousino's for many years. My owm grandparents were listed as Cousins, when the actual spelling was Cousino. Census takers seemed to write as their ear heard!! The 'eau' was dropped for the 'o' in the mid 1800's in Michigan where my ancestors were located. Good Luck, Sue Deutschman Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.