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Courar Family History

Courar 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: Cousar, Court, Bouras, Couper, Courser, Courage, Conrad, Corral

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Where is the Courar family from?

You can see how Courar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Courar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Courar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Courar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courar 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 22 census records available for the last name Courar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Courar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Courar. For the veterans among your Courar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Courar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Courar in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courar 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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