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Coskrie Family History

Coskrie 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: Corrie, Comrie, Koskie, Cocke, Rosario, Cosse, Cesare, Koski, Corse

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Where is the Coskrie family from?

You can see how Coskrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coskrie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Coskrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Coskrie families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coskrie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Coskrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coskrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Coskrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coskrie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Coskrie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Coskrie. For the veterans among your Coskrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coskrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coskrie 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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