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Chiou Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Qiu 1-5.

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


Similar surnames: Chiu, Chou, Chau, Chin, Chow, Ching, Chu, Chi, Chao, Cho

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Chiou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiou 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Chiou. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 5 military records available for the last name Chiou. For the veterans among your Chiou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiou lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chiou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chiou in 1969 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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