The Kou Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Kou Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Kou family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Kou brick wall? Read "Genealogical Research Habits" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Kou Ancestors

Kou Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Kou ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Kou births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Kou

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Kou records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Kou family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Kou Surname

While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Kou surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Kou DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Kou relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Kou research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Kou Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Kou ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Kou family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Kou Researchers

In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Kou surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Kou queries.

Kou Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Kou was the 56184th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Kou Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Kou, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index

Upcoming Kou Family Reunions

One key to a successful Kou reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Kou reunion.

See Also

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