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Kout Family History

Kout 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: Rout, Kost, Kou, Kort, Kaut, Kot, Tout, Kogut, Kohut, Hout

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Where is the Kout family from?

You can see how Kout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kout family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kout families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kout families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kout's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kout families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kout 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 Kout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kout. 31% of Kout men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Kout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Kout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kout 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kout. 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 465 military records available for the last name Kout. For the veterans among your Kout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kout lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kout in 1963 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kout

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kout 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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