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Coskirk Family History

Coskirk 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: Buskirk, Hobkirk, Koski, Coster, Cocker, Hoskin, Cossairt, Cusick

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Where is the Coskirk family from?

You can see how Coskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coskirk family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Coskirk family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coskirk's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Coskirk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coskirk 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 5 census records available for the last name Coskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coskirk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Coskirk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coskirk. For the veterans among your Coskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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