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Coysh Family History

Coysh Surname Meaning

see Cosh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coysh family from?

You can see how Coysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coysh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coysh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Coysh families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coysh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coysh families in 1911.
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What did your Coysh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Painter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coysh. 100% of Coysh men worked as a Painter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Painter
    100%

What Coysh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coysh 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Coysh. 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 359 military records available for the last name Coysh. For the veterans among your Coysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coysh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Coysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coysh in 1970 was 85, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coysh 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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