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Courtiss Family History

Courtiss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Countiss, Curtiss, Curtis, Countess, Courtier, Courtois, Corliss

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Where is the Courtiss family from?

You can see how Courtiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Courtiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Courtiss family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Courtiss's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Courtiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courtiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Courtiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtiss 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Courtiss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Courtiss. For the veterans among your Courtiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtiss lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Courtiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Courtiss in 1993 was 93, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtiss 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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