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Mcoskar Family History

Mcoskar 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: Mcosker, Moskal, Cosma, Kosar, Coster, Cocker, Cesar, Oscar, Costa

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Where is the Mcoskar family from?

You can see how Mcoskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcoskar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Mcoskar families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Mcoskar families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcoskar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcoskar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcoskar 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 25 census records available for the last name Mcoskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcoskar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcoskar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Mcoskar. For the veterans among your Mcoskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcoskar lifespan?

Average Mcoskar life expectancy in 1994 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcoskar 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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