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Phou Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ភូ of Chinese origin but unexplained etymology. The surname ភូ also corresponds to the Khmer word meaning ‘braid of hair’.

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


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You can see how Phou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phou family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Phou's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Phou families in 1920.
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There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Phou. 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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What is the average Phou lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Phou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Phou in 1983 was 55, and 57 in 2004.

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