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Coughlan Family History

Coughlan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Coughlin.

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


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Where is the Coughlan family from?

You can see how Coughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coughlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 127 Coughlan families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Coughlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coughlan families in 1891.
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What did your Coughlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coughlan. 15% of Coughlan men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Coughlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coughlan were Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Wharf Labourer
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Coughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughlan 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Coughlan. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Coughlan. For the veterans among your Coughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughlan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Coughlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Coughlan in 1953 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coughlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coughlan 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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