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Courtenay Family History

Courtenay Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Courtney .

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


Similar surnames: Courtney, Corte, Horten, Costen, Curley, Coatney, Cordery, Courteau

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Where is the Courtenay family from?

You can see how Courtenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtenay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtenay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Courtenay families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Courtenay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Courtenay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courtenay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Courtenay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Courtenay. 67% of Courtenay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Courtenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtenay 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 Courtenay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Courtenay. For the veterans among your Courtenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtenay lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Courtenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Courtenay in 1955 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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