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Cou Family History

Cou 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: Chu, You, Ou, Lou, Kou, Cox, Coe, Mou, Zou, Hou

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Where is the Cou family from?

You can see how Cou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cou families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cou's in USA. California had the highest population of Cou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cou. 100% of Cou men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cou 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Cou. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Cou. For the veterans among your Cou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cou lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Cou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cou in 1977 was 77, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cou 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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