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Countis Family History

Countis 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: Counts, Countiss, Council, Curtis, Coultas, Countess, Contos, Coonts

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Where is the Countis family from?

You can see how Countis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Countis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Countis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Countis family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Countis's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Countis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Countis 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 Countis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Countis. 67% of Countis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Countis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Countis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Countis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Countis. 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 84 military records available for the last name Countis. For the veterans among your Countis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Countis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Countis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Countis in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Countis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Countis 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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