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Courian Family History

Courian 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: Cousin, Cyprian, Coursen, Courson, Kurian, Cherian, Corban, Gurian

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Where is the Courian family from?

You can see how Courian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Courian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Courian families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Courian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Courian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courian 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 72 census records available for the last name Courian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courian 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Courian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Courian. For the veterans among your Courian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Courian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Courian in 1977 was 100, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courian 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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