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Courtois Family History

Courtois Name 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


Similar surnames: Curtis, Cortes, Countess, Court, Cousin, Courtney, Bourgeois

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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 1911 there were 287 Courtois families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Courtois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courtois families in 1911.
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What did your Courtois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Courtois. 36% of Courtois men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Courtois women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtois were Comptable and Conturicia. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Cordonnier
    7%
  • Comptable
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Mnagre
    34%
  • Conturicia
    34%
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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 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 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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