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Countney Family History

Countney 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: Courtney, Montney, Counter, Cotney, Coatney, Conte, Huntley, Gaultney

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Where is the Countney family from?

You can see how Countney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Countney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Countney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Countney family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Countney's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Countney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Countney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Countney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Countney. 100% of Countney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Countney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Countney 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Countney. 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 Countney. For the veterans among your Countney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Countney lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Countney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Countney in 1993 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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