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Tou Family History

Tou Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 杜 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Du.

Chinese: variant of Dou.

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Tau in Rogaland of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Tou family from?

You can see how Tou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tou families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tou's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tou families in 1880.
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What did your Tou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tou. 100% of Tou women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Tou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tou 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Tou. 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 411 military records available for the last name Tou. For the veterans among your Tou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tou lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tou in 1968 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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