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Chou Family History

Chou Name Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Mandarin form of the surname 周 see Zhou alternative Cantonese form of the surname 曹 see Cao variant Romanization of the surname 鄒 see Zou . variant Romanization of the surname 仇 see Qiu alternative Cantonese form of the surname 巢 see Chao

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chow, Chau, Chiu, Chiou, Chu, Cho, Choi, Chong, Chao, Zhou

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Where is the Chou family from?

You can see how Chou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Chou families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chou's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chou families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chou ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chou. 100% of Chou men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Chou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chou 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Chou. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Chou. For the veterans among your Chou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chou in 1964 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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