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Couts Family History

Couts Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Aberdeenshire): variant of Coutts.

Possibly an Americanized form of German Kutz or Kautz.

Americanized form of Dutch Koets.

Compare Coots.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Couts family from?

You can see how Couts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Couts families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Couts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Couts families in 1891.
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What did your Couts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couts. 28% of Couts men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Couts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couts were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Couts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couts 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Couts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Couts. For the veterans among your Couts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couts lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Couts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Couts in 1951 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couts 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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