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Couther Family History

Couther 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: Souther, Cotter, Coster, Clutter, Cutrer, Couper, Cutler, Cortner

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Where is the Couther family from?

You can see how Couther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Couther families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 6 Couther families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Couther's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Couther families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Couther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couther 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Couther. 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 22 military records available for the last name Couther. For the veterans among your Couther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couther lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Couther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Couther in 1971 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couther 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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