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Courtade Family History

Courtade Surname Meaning

French (mainly southern): topographic name derived from Old French co(u)rt ‘court farmyard’ (see Court).

It may also be a habitational name from (La) Courtade, which is the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

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


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Where is the Courtade family from?

You can see how Courtade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Courtade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Courtade family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Courtade's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Courtade families in 1891.
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What did your Courtade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Courtade. 32% of Courtade men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Courtade women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtade were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Courtade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtade 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Courtade. 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 351 military records available for the last name Courtade. For the veterans among your Courtade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtade lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Courtade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Courtade in 1961 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtade 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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