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Chous Family History

Chous 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: Chou, Chu, Chon, Cho, Zhou, Chong, Cross, House, Choe, Cyrus

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Where is the Chous family from?

You can see how Chous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Chous family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chous's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Chous families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Chous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chous 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chous. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chous. For the veterans among your Chous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chous lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Chous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chous in 1986 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chous 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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