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Counter Family History

Counter Surname Meaning

English (Devon of Norman origin): occupational name for a treasurer or accountant from Middle English counter (from Old French conteor).

Americanized form of French Comtois.

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


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Where is the Counter family from?

You can see how Counter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Counter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Counter families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Counter's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Counter families in 1891.
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What did your Counter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Counter. 24% of Counter men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Counter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Counter were Joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    24%
  • Labourer Public Works
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Joiner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Counter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Counter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counter 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Counter. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Counter. For the veterans among your Counter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Counter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Counter in 1952 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counter 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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