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Becourtney Family History

Becourtney 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: Courtney, Mccourtney, Decoursey, Decourcey, Bourne, Burney, Corney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becourtney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Becourtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becourtney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Becourtney. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Becourtney. For the veterans among your Becourtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becourtney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Becourtney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Becourtney in 1977 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

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