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Hiou Family History

Hiou Surname 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: Hou, Liou, Chiou, Qiu, Hu, Zhou, You, Hook, Hood, Hill

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Where is the Hiou family from?

You can see how Hiou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hiou families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiou's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hiou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hiou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiou 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hiou. 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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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Hiou. For the veterans among your Hiou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiou lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hiou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hiou in 1968 was 80, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiou 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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