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Couillard Family History

Couillard Surname Meaning

French (northern): variant of Coillard from Old French coillard ‘uncastrated animal ram’

used as a nickname for a rakish libidinous individual.

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


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Where is the Couillard family from?

You can see how Couillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Couillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 25 Couillard families living in Channel Islands. This was about 96% of all the recorded Couillard's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Couillard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couillard 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 Couillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couillard. 29% of Couillard men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Couillard women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couillard were Weaver and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Weaver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Couillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couillard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Couillard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Couillard. For the veterans among your Couillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couillard lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Couillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Couillard in 1948 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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