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Caurtney Family History

Caurtney 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: Courtney, Gaultney, Hartney, Carney, Furtney, Partney, Churney

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Where is the Caurtney family from?

You can see how Caurtney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caurtney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caurtney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Caurtney family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caurtney's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Caurtney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caurtney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caurtney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caurtney. 100% of Caurtney women worked as a Domestic Duties Incapacitated.

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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

  • Domestic Duties Incapacitated
    100%

What Caurtney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caurtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caurtney 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Caurtney. 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 61 military records available for the last name Caurtney. For the veterans among your Caurtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caurtney lifespan?

Average Caurtney life expectancy in 1968 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caurtney 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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