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Courtwright Family History

Courtwright Surname Meaning

Variant of Courtright a surname of Dutch origin. Perhaps also an altered form of English Cartwright.

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


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Where is the Courtwright family from?

You can see how Courtwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Courtwright families living in Worcestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Courtwright's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Courtwright families in 1891.
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What did your Courtwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Courtwright. 45% of Courtwright men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Courtwright women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtwright were Foreman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Courtwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtwright 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Courtwright. 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 Courtwright. For the veterans among your Courtwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtwright lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Courtwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Courtwright in 1943 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtwright 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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