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Courtner Family History

Courtner 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, Cortner, Courtier, Curtner, Courter, Corner, Cordner

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Where is the Courtner family from?

You can see how Courtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courtner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Courtner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Courtner families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Courtner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Courtner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Courtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Courtner. 31% of Courtner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Courtner women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Courtner were Carpenter and Cashier. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cashier
    29%
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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Courtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courtner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Courtner. 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 116 military records available for the last name Courtner. For the veterans among your Courtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courtner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Courtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Courtner in 1970 was 95, and 68 in 2004.

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