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Courneya Family History

Courneya Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Cournoyer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Courneya family from?

You can see how Courneya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courneya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Courneya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Courneya families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Courneya's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courneya families in 1911.
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What did your Courneya ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Courneya. 82% of Courneya men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Courneya women worked as a Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Courneya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Courneya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courneya 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Courneya. 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 75 military records available for the last name Courneya. For the veterans among your Courneya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courneya lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Courneya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Courneya in 1951 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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