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Coshia Family History

Coshia 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: Coscia, Joshua, Coccia, Cosma, Costa, Yoshida, Chia, Cosio, Doshi

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Where is the Coshia family from?

You can see how Coshia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coshia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coshia family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Coshia's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Coshia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coshia 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 23 census records available for the last name Coshia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coshia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Coshia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Coshia. For the veterans among your Coshia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coshia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Coshia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Coshia in 1969 was 77, and 72 in 1970.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coshia 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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