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Picou Family History

Picou Name Meaning

Breton (Finistère): altered form of Picol from pikol ‘enormous colossal’ a nickname for someone with an imposing physique. The surname Picou is very rare in Brittany. French: from Old French picou ‘small cramp clamp’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such items.

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


Similar surnames: Picon, Picot, Pick, Pichon, Pico, Bick, Pion, Fico, Pilon, Pich

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Where is the Picou family from?

You can see how Picou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picou family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Picou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Picou families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Picou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Picou families in 1840.
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What did your Picou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Graduate Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Picou. 31% of Picou men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Picou women worked as a Graduate Nurse. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Graduate Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Picou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picou 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Picou. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 978 military records available for the last name Picou. For the veterans among your Picou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picou lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Picou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Picou in 1956 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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