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Precourt Family History

Precourt Surname Meaning

French (Précourt): topographic name from pré court ‘short meadow’ or perhaps a habitational name from a place so named in Pas-de-Calais.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Precourt family from?

You can see how Precourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precourt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Precourt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Precourt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Precourt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Precourt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precourt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Precourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Precourt. 16% of Precourt men worked as a Machinist and 18% of Precourt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Precourt were New Worker and Maid.

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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

  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Precourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precourt 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Precourt. 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 392 military records available for the last name Precourt. For the veterans among your Precourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precourt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Precourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Precourt in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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