This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Coshan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Coshan Family History

Coshan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cohan, Cosman, Shan, Mohan, Osman, Kosman, Cosma, Cogan, Rosman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Coshan family from?

You can see how Coshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coshan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Coshan families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Coshan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Coshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Coshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coshan. 100% of Coshan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Coshan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Coshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coshan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Coshan

Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Coshan. 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.

View all Coshan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Coshan. For the veterans among your Coshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Coshan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Coshan family history

Discover More

What is the average Coshan lifespan?

Average Coshan life expectancy in 1983 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coshan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Coshan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial