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Coutler Family History

Coutler 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: Cutler, Cotler, Outler, Ostler, Butler, Cotter, Coster, Clutter

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Where is the Coutler family from?

You can see how Coutler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coutler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coutler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 49 Coutler families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Coutler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coutler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coutler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coutler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coutler. 24% of Coutler men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Coutler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coutler were Chemist and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Chemist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Coutler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coutler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coutler 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Coutler. 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 221 military records available for the last name Coutler. For the veterans among your Coutler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coutler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Coutler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Coutler in 1978 was 61, and 64 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coutler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coutler 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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