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Coughren Family History

Coughren 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: Coughran, Coughlin, Loughrey, Loughran, Cothren, Caughron, Caughran

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Where is the Coughren family from?

You can see how Coughren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coughren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Coughren family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Coughren's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Coughren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coughren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Coughren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughren 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Coughren. 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 17 military records available for the last name Coughren. For the veterans among your Coughren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughren lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Coughren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coughren in 1972 was 80, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coughren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coughren 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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