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Counters Family History

Counters Name 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: Countess, Counter, Conyers, Wouters, Coulter, Youngers, Counts

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Where is the Counters family from?

You can see how Counters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Counters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Counters families living in Vermont. This was about 88% of all the recorded Counters's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Counters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Counters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Counters. 50% of Counters men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Counters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counters 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Counters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Counters. For the veterans among your Counters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Counters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Counters in 1963 was 88, and 68 in 2001.

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