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Acou Family History

Acou 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: Chu, Zhou, Abu, You, Jacob, Aho, Amos, Ou, Aro, Amor

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Where is the Acou family from?

You can see how Acou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Acou families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Acou's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Acou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acou 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 9 census records available for the last name Acou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acou 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Acou. 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 11 military records available for the last name Acou. For the veterans among your Acou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acou lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Acou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Acou in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acou 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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