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Abou Family History

Abou Surname 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: Abu, Bou, Aboud, Abdou, Zhou, You, Bo, Abad, Bow, Aho

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Where is the Abou family from?

You can see how Abou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Abou families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Abou's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Abou families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Abou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abou 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Abou. 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 17 military records available for the last name Abou. For the veterans among your Abou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abou lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Abou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abou in 1997 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abou ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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