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Valcourt Name Meaning

French and Haitian: topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley from French val court literally ‘short valley’; or perhaps a habitational name from any of several places called Valcourt in the northern part of France e.g. in Haute-Marne. This surname which is very rare in France (it is found mainly in Allier) is most common in Haiti. Compare Valcour .

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


Similar surnames: Belcourt, Van Court, Harcourt, Rancourt, Precourt, Falgoust, Lincourt

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Where is the Valcourt family from?

You can see how Valcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valcourt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valcourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 181 Valcourt families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Valcourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valcourt families in 1911.
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What did your Valcourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Valcourt. 45% of Valcourt men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Valcourt women worked as a Servante. .

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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
    45%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Rentier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Valcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valcourt 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Valcourt. 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 583 military records available for the last name Valcourt. For the veterans among your Valcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valcourt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Valcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valcourt in 1951 was 21, and 66 in 2003.

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