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Kious Family History

Kious Surname Meaning

Americanized form of a German surname possibly Kiausch: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kious family from?

You can see how Kious families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kious family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kious families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kious families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kious's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kious families in 1911.
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What did your Kious ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kious. 36% of Kious men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kious women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kious were Farming and Servant.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kious 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kious. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kious. For the veterans among your Kious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kious lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kious in 1945 was 26, and 84 in 2004.

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