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Coshman Family History

Coshman 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: Cashman, Oshman, Cosman, Cossman, Cushman, Coleman, Osman, Crossman

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Where is the Coshman family from?

You can see how Coshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coshman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Coshman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coshman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coshman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coshman. 24% of Coshman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Coshman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coshman were Janitor and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Coshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Coshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coshman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Coshman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Coshman. For the veterans among your Coshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coshman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Coshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coshman in 1970 was 79, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coshman 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.

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