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Coskey Family History

Coskey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCoskey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coskey family from?

You can see how Coskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Coskey families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Coskey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Coskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coskey 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 Coskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coskey. 25% of Coskey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coskey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coskey were Clerk and Registered Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Registered Nurse
    50%

What Coskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coskey 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Coskey. 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 352 military records available for the last name Coskey. For the veterans among your Coskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coskey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coskey in 1955 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coskey 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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