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Courtland Family History

Courtland Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kortland (‘short land’): habitational name from any of the places so called such as a district near Schiedam, a polder near Alblasserdam, a farmhouse in Bodegraven, and in Wyk by Duurstede in Utrecht province.

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


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Where is the Courtland family from?

You can see how Courtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Courtland families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Courtland's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Courtland families in 1891.
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What did your Courtland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Courtland. 43% of Courtland men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Courtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtland 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Courtland. 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 861 military records available for the last name Courtland. For the veterans among your Courtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Courtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Courtland in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtland 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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