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Couris Family History

Couris 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: Kouris, Corris, Couri, Courts, Boris, Morris, Cousin, Court, Curtis

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Where is the Couris family from?

You can see how Couris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Couris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Couris families living in Isle of Man. This was about 26% of all the recorded Couris's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Couris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couris 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 Couris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couris. 17% of Couris men worked as a Partner and 50% of Couris women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couris were Laborer and Operator.

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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 1940

  • Partner
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Couris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Couris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couris 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Couris. 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 213 military records available for the last name Couris. For the veterans among your Couris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Couris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Couris in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couris 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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