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Kouri Family History

Kouri Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’. Compare Couri Koury and Kuri.

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


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Where is the Kouri family from?

You can see how Kouri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kouri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kouri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kouri family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kouri's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kouri families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kouri 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 Kouri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kouri. 24% of Kouri men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kouri women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kouri were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    28%
  • Baker Goods Wrapper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kouri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kouri 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kouri. 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 426 military records available for the last name Kouri. For the veterans among your Kouri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kouri lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kouri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kouri in 1956 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kouri 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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