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Coutee Family History

Coutee Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Couty: variant of Coutil a metonymic occupational name from coutil ‘(cotton) drill (for mattress cover)’ denoting a maker or seller of this.

Habitational name from (Le) Couty the name of several places in the southern part of France.

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


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Where is the Coutee family from?

You can see how Coutee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coutee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Coutee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 87 Coutee families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Coutee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coutee families in 1911.
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What did your Coutee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coutee. 36% of Coutee men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Coutee women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coutee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coutee 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Coutee. 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 259 military records available for the last name Coutee. For the veterans among your Coutee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coutee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Coutee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Coutee in 1966 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coutee 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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