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Courrier Family History

Courrier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a messenger courrier. Compare Courier.

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


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Where is the Courrier family from?

You can see how Courrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Courrier family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Courrier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Courrier families in 1891.
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What did your Courrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Courrier. 25% of Courrier men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Courrier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courrier were Laborer 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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Pad Maker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Courrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Courrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courrier 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Courrier. 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 226 military records available for the last name Courrier. For the veterans among your Courrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courrier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Courrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Courrier in 1961 was 41, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courrier 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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