Couchman Family History

Couchman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name from a compound of Middle English couche ‘bed couch’ + Middle English man denoting a maker of couchwork.

Bed hangings or bedding are significant elements in the context of this occupational name.

The term signifies not just a profession but also a craft that involves intricate work.

The combination of these words illustrates the importance of comfort and quality in sleep arrangements during the Middle English period.

Understanding such terms offers insight into the linguistic and cultural history of the region.

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

Similar surnames: Doughman, Churchman, Leachman, Cockman, Buckman, Kochman, Corfman, Rochman, Bauchman, Boughman

38K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
29K	Census and Voter Lists
75K	Member Trees

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Where is the Couchman family from?

You can see how Couchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Couchman families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Couchman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Couchman families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couchman 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 Couchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Couchman.

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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.

Farmer

75%

Journalier

25%

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Census Record

There are 29K census records available for the last name Couchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couchman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Couchman. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Couchman. For the veterans among your Couchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couchman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Couchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Couchman in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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Couchman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name from a compound of Middle English couche ‘bed couch’ + Middle English man denoting a maker of couchwork.

Bed hangings or bedding are significant elements in the context of this occupational name.

The term signifies not just a profession but also a craft that involves intricate work.

The combination of these words illustrates the importance of comfort and quality in sleep arrangements during the Middle English period.

Understanding such terms offers insight into the linguistic and cultural history of the region.

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

Where is the Couchman family from?

What did your Couchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Couchman.

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.

Farmer

75%

Journalier

25%

What Couchman family records will you find?

What is the average Couchman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Couchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Couchman in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

Couchman Family History

Couchman Surname Meaning

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Couchman Surname Meaning

146,000 record(s) for Couchman

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Where is the Couchman family from?

What did your Couchman ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Couchman family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Couchman family history

What is the average Couchman lifespan?

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