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Coutney Family History

Coutney 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: Courtney, Cotney, Coatney, Corney, Cortner, Journey, Cotner, Coveney

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Where is the Coutney family from?

You can see how Coutney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coutney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coutney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Coutney families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Coutney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coutney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coutney 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 Coutney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coutney. 32% of Coutney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Coutney women worked as a Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Coutney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Coutney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coutney 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Coutney. 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 97 military records available for the last name Coutney. For the veterans among your Coutney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coutney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Coutney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Coutney in 1968 was 84, and 61 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coutney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coutney 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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