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Courchene Family History

Courchene 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: Courchesne, Courchaine, Coursen, Churches, Churchey, Corcione

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Where is the Courchene family from?

You can see how Courchene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courchene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Courchene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 152 Courchene families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Courchene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courchene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courchene 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 Courchene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Courchene. 29% of Courchene men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Courchene women worked as a Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Courchene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Courchene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courchene 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Courchene. 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 207 military records available for the last name Courchene. For the veterans among your Courchene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courchene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Courchene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Courchene in 1963 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Courchene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courchene 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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