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Couteau Family History

Couteau 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: Courteau, Buteau, Croteau, Goudeau, Chateau, Coutu, Comeau, Rouleau

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Where is the Couteau family from?

You can see how Couteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Couteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Couteau families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Couteau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Couteau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Couteau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Couteau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Couteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couteau 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Couteau. 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 109 military records available for the last name Couteau. For the veterans among your Couteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couteau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Couteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Couteau in 1965 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

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