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Courton Family History

Courton 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: Courson, Coulton, Colston, Orton, Moulton, Bourbon, Colton, Court

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Where is the Courton family from?

You can see how Courton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Courton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Courton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Courton families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Courton's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Courton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Courton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Courton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Courton. 50% of Courton 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Courton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Courton 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Courton. 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 83 military records available for the last name Courton. For the veterans among your Courton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Courton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Courton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Courton in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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