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Coachman Family History

Coachman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kutschmann a variant of the medieval personal name Kosmas. The name is found mainly in GA MD and AL.

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


Similar surnames: Rochman, Lachman, Cashman, Kochman, Coach, Loughman, Brackman, Kochan

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Where is the Coachman family from?

You can see how Coachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Coachman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coachman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coachman families in 1911.
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What did your Coachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coachman. 55% of Coachman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Coachman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coachman were Mechanic and Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coachman 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Coachman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 749 military records available for the last name Coachman. For the veterans among your Coachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coachman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Coachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coachman in 1958 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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