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Couchs Family History

Couchs 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: Couch, Crouch, Ochs, Coach, Ouchi, Fuchs, Concha, Bouche, Pouch

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Where is the Couchs family from?

You can see how Couchs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couchs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Couchs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Couchs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Couchs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couchs 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 Couchs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Couchs. 50% of Couchs men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Couchs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couchs 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 Couchs. 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 Couchs. For the veterans among your Couchs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couchs lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couchs

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