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Courchaine Family History

Courchaine Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Courchesne.

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


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Where is the Courchaine family from?

You can see how Courchaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courchaine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Courchaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 132 Courchaine families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Courchaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courchaine families in 1911.
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What did your Courchaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Courchaine. 42% of Courchaine men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Courchaine women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courchaine were Cultivator and Fermier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Cultivator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    60%
  • Fermier
    40%

What Courchaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Courchaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courchaine 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Courchaine. 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 403 military records available for the last name Courchaine. For the veterans among your Courchaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courchaine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Courchaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Courchaine in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courchaine 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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