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Coskran Family History

Coskran Name 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: Corkran, Cockran, Cochran, Conran, Cockman, Coran, Cockram, Cothran

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Where is the Coskran family from?

You can see how Coskran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coskran family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Coskran families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coskran's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Coskran families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coskran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coskran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Coskran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Coskran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coskran 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 Coskran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Coskran. For the veterans among your Coskran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coskran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Coskran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Coskran in 1968 was 80, and 75 in 2000.

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