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Couchman Family History

Couchman Name Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name from a compound of Middle English couche ‘bed couch’ + Middle English man denoting a maker of couchwork bed hangings or bedding.

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


Similar surnames: Doughman, Churchman, Leachman, Cockman, Buckman, Kochman, Corfman

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Where is the Couchman family from?

You can see how Couchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 551 Couchman families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couchman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Couchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Couchman 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 Couchman. 12% of Couchman men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Couchman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couchman were Carpenter joiner and Housewife. .

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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
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Carpenter joiner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Couchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couchman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Couchman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Couchman. For the veterans among your Couchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couchman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Couchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Couchman in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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