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Bous Family History

Bous 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: Bos, Brus, Boss, Bonus, Bors, Bois, Bogus, Bou, Bour, Boas

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Where is the Bous family from?

You can see how Bous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bous families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bous's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bous 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 Bous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bous. 50% of Bous 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
    50%
  • Auditor
    50%

What Bous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Bous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bous 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Bous. 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 475 military records available for the last name Bous. For the veterans among your Bous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bous lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Bous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bous in 1969 was 81, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bous 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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