This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Courl family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Courl Family History

Courl 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: Court, Coull, Couri, Coury, Curl, Corl, Carl, Corn, Ours, Pour

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Courl family from?

You can see how Courl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Courl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Courl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Courl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Courl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Courl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Courl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Courl

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Courl. 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.

View all Courl immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Courl. For the veterans among your Courl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Courl military records

You've only scratched the surface of Courl family history

Discover More

What is the average Courl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Courl

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Courl family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial