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Kous Family History

Kous 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: Kos, Kus, Koss, Kou, Klus, Koos, Kaus, Kops, Kobus, Rous

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Where is the Kous family from?

You can see how Kous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kous family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kous family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kous's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kous families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kous 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 218 census records available for the last name Kous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kous 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kous. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kous. For the veterans among your Kous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kous lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kous in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kous 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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