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Nou Name Meaning

Cambodian: written or នូ or នូវ unexplained. Catalan: nickname from nou ‘new young’ (from Latin novus).

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


Similar surnames: You, Noe, Ou, No, Niu, Lou, Kou, Noy, Mou, Nau

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Where is the Nou family from?

You can see how Nou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nou families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nou's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nou families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Nou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nou 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Nou. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nou. For the veterans among your Nou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nou lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nou in 1960 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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