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Cournyea Family History

Cournyea 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: Cournoyer, Coryea, Courneya, Courtney, Corner, Bourne, Coursen

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Cournyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cournyea 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cournyea. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cournyea. For the veterans among your Cournyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cournyea lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Cournyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cournyea in 1983 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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