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Koshian Family History

Koshian 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: Kocian, Kosman, Kochan, Oshman, Lothian, Kochman, Kosin, Kossman

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Where is the Koshian family from?

You can see how Koshian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koshian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koshian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Koshian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Koshian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koshian 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 15 census records available for the last name Koshian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koshian 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Koshian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Koshian. For the veterans among your Koshian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koshian lifespan?

Average Koshian life expectancy in 1984 was 92 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 Koshian 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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