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Coshey Family History

Coshey 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: Cossey, Cosey, Coskey, Cowley, Cosse, Mosley, Coster, Coley, Coffey

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Where is the Coshey family from?

You can see how Coshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coshey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Coshey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Coshey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Coshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coshey 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 Coshey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coshey. 100% of Coshey women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Coshey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Coshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coshey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Coshey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Coshey. For the veterans among your Coshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coshey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Coshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Coshey in 1969 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coshey 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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