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Counchan Family History

Counchan 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: Counihan, Concha, Couchman, Conahan, Council, Duncan, Kochan, Monahan

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Where is the Counchan family from?

You can see how Counchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Counchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Counchan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Counchan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Counchan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Counchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counchan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Counchan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Counchan. For the veterans among your Counchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counchan lifespan?

Average Counchan life expectancy in 1981 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counchan 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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