Origins of the Courtenay surname

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    In 1921, most Courtenays lived in london

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    1,100 Courtenay Travel & migration records
    3,400 Courtenays found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Courtenay

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    We have for the Courtenay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

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    What are the most common Courtenay first names?

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    Common jobs for Courtenays

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Courtenays in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    30

    Dressmaker

    18

    Annuitant

    16

    Private Means

    16

    Spinster

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Courtenays in 1921

    Earl

    18

    Gentleman

    13

    Carpenter

    12

    Clerk

    12

    Esquire

    11

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