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Courdewey Family History

Courdewey 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: Courtney, Coursey, Courey, Courtenay, Cordrey, Cordery, Cowdrey

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Where is the Courdewey family from?

You can see how Courdewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courdewey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Courdewey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Courdewey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Courdewey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courdewey 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 2 census records available for the last name Courdewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courdewey 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 Courdewey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Courdewey. For the veterans among your Courdewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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