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 Couchlan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Couchlan Family History

Couchlan 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: Couchman, Coughlan, Cochran, Coughlin, Coachman, Coghlan, Coughran

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Couchlan family from?

You can see how Couchlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couchlan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Couchlan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Couchlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Couchlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couchlan 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 Couchlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Couchlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couchlan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Couchlan

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Couchlan. 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 Couchlan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Couchlan. For the veterans among your Couchlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Couchlan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Couchlan family history

Discover More

What is the average Couchlan lifespan?

Average Couchlan life expectancy in 1998 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couchlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couchlan 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 Couchlan family tree

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