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Courtier Family History

Courtier Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of the places called Courtier (Seine-et-Marne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) or Courtière (Loir-et-Cher). French: occupational name or perhaps a nickname from Old French courtier ‘arbitrator, judge’.

English (Devon and Cornwall): from an agent derivative of Middle English curt ‘large house’ (see Court) probably denoting someone who worked or lived in a manor house or castle rather than a courtier (Middle English courteour, courtyer) which has influenced the spelling.

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


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Where is the Courtier family from?

You can see how Courtier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Courtier families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Courtier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Courtier families in 1891.
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What did your Courtier 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 Courtier. 30% of Courtier men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Courtier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtier were Aircraft Fitter and Domestic Duties.

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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
    30%
  • Gardener
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Courtier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtier 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Courtier. 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 526 military records available for the last name Courtier. For the veterans among your Courtier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Courtier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Courtier in 1962 was 33, and 83 in 2002.

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