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Couslin Family History

Couslin 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: Cousin, Joslin, Collin, Coughlin, Curlin, Cocklin, Poulin, Goslin

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Where is the Couslin family from?

You can see how Couslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Couslin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Couslin family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couslin's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Couslin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Couslin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Couslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couslin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Couslin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Couslin. For the veterans among your Couslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couslin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Couslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Couslin in 1968 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

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