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Courtemanche Family History

Courtemanche Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Courtemanche or Courdemanche, the name of several places in Somme, Sarthe, Eure, and Orne, derived from Latin cortis dominica ‘lord's farm or estate’ (see Court).

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


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Where is the Courtemanche family from?

You can see how Courtemanche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtemanche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Courtemanche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 540 Courtemanche families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Courtemanche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Courtemanche families in 1911.
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What did your Courtemanche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Courtemanche. 34% of Courtemanche men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Courtemanche women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtemanche were Contractor and Mnagre.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Contractor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    28%
  • Revenue
    14%
  • Couturire
    11%
  • Mnagre
    11%

What Courtemanche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Courtemanche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtemanche 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Courtemanche. 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 Courtemanche. For the veterans among your Courtemanche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtemanche lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Courtemanche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Courtemanche in 1955 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Courtemanche 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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