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Courant Family History

Courant 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: Coutant, Morant, Court, Conant, Courage, Durant, Conran, Coran

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Where is the Courant family from?

You can see how Courant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Courant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Courant families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Courant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Courant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courant 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Courant. 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 472 military records available for the last name Courant. For the veterans among your Courant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Courant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Courant in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courant 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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