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Kou Family History

Kou Name Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 寇 meaning ‘invader’ in Chinese: (i) from the second element of the post name Si Kou (司寇) the title of an official in charge of penalties during the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC) and in the state of Wey during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC). (iii) adopted as a surname by the Gu Kou Yin (古口引) family from the Xianbei ethnic group in northern China during the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534 AD). Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 苟勾 and 緱 see Gou 1- Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許 based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciations see Xu Cambodian: probably of Chinese origin (compare above).

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

Similar surnames: Ou, You, Lou, Mou, Ku, Ko, Du, Bu, Lu, Zou

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You can see how Kou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kou families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kou's in USA. California had the highest population of Kou families in 1880.

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Census Records
There are 293 census records available for the last name Kou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kou 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Kou. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kou. For the veterans among your Kou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Kou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kou census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kou

Passenger Lists

There are 651 immigration records available for the last name Kou. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kou. For the veterans among your Kou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kou lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Kou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kou in 1973 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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