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Fou Family History

Fou Name 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: Fu, You, Fox, Ou, Lou, Kou, Foy, Mou, Zou, Hou

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Where is the Fou family from?

You can see how Fou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fou families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fou's in USA. California had the highest population of Fou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fou 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 Fou ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fou ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Fou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fou 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Fou. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fou. For the veterans among your Fou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fou lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Fou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fou in 1985 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

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