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Counter Family History

Counter Name Meaning

English (Devon of Norman origin): occupational name for a treasurer or accountant from Middle English counter (from Old French conteor). Americanized form of French Comtois .

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


Similar surnames: Corner, Pointer, Countess, Center, Conner, Cutter, Cotter, Coyner

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Where is the Counter family from?

You can see how Counter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Counter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Counter families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Counter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Counter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Counter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Hse Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Counter. 40% of Counter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Counter women worked as a Hse Keeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Jeweler
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Hse Keeper
    100%
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What Counter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Counter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counter 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Counter. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Counter. For the veterans among your Counter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Counter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Counter in 1952 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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