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Coughlaw Family History

Coughlaw 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: Coughlan, Coughlin, Coghlan, Coughran, Douglas, Outlaw, Houghland

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Where is the Coughlaw family from?

You can see how Coughlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughlaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Coughlaw families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Coughlaw families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coughlaw's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Coughlaw families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Coughlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughlaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Coughlaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coughlaw. For the veterans among your Coughlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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