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Courcey Family History

Courcey 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: Coursey, Courcy, Courey, Courtney, Curley, Coursen, Corney, Journey

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Where is the Courcey family from?

You can see how Courcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Courcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Courcey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Courcey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Courcey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Courcey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Courcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courcey 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Courcey. 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 413 military records available for the last name Courcey. For the veterans among your Courcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courcey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Courcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Courcey in 1969 was 56, and 89 in 1999.

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