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Coachman Family History

Coachman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kutschmann a variant of the medieval personal name Kosmas. The name is found mainly in GA MD and AL.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coachman family from?

You can see how Coachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Coachman families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Coachman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coachman families in 1891.
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What did your Coachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coachman. 100% of Coachman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coachman 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Coachman. 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 749 military records available for the last name Coachman. For the veterans among your Coachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coachman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Coachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coachman in 1958 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coachman 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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