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Courvoisier Family History

Courvoisier 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: Courser, Cournoyer, Cordonnier, Courville, Courtier, Courtois

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Where is the Courvoisier family from?

You can see how Courvoisier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courvoisier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Courvoisier families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Courvoisier family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Courvoisier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Courvoisier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courvoisier 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 Courvoisier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Courvoisier. 67% of Courvoisier men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

What Courvoisier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Courvoisier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courvoisier 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Courvoisier. 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 101 military records available for the last name Courvoisier. For the veterans among your Courvoisier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courvoisier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Courvoisier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Courvoisier in 1960 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Courvoisier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courvoisier 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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