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Courtois Family History

Courtois Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a refined person sometimes no doubt applied ironically from Old French curteis co(u)rtois ‘refined accomplished’.

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


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Where is the Courtois family from?

You can see how Courtois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Courtois families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Courtois's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Courtois families in 1891.
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What did your Courtois ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Courtois. 100% of Courtois women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Courtois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtois 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 Courtois. 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 923 military records available for the last name Courtois. For the veterans among your Courtois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtois lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Courtois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Courtois in 1956 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtois 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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