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Courtenay Family History

Courtenay Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Courtney.

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


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Where is the Courtenay family from?

You can see how Courtenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtenay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtenay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Courtenay families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Courtenay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Courtenay families in 1891.
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What did your Courtenay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Courtenay. 34% of Courtenay men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Courtenay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtenay were Cowman and Partially Independant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Cowman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Partially Independant
    3%

What Courtenay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Courtenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtenay 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Courtenay. 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 Courtenay. For the veterans among your Courtenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtenay lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Courtenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Courtenay in 1955 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtenay 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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