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Siu Family History

Siu Surname Meaning

Chinese:: Cantonese form of the surname 蕭 also written as 肖 see Xiao. Cantonese form of the surnames 邵 and 韶 see Shao 1 and

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


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Where is the Siu family from?

You can see how Siu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Siu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siu family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Siu's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Siu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siu 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 Siu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siu. 25% of Siu men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Siu women worked as a Saleswoman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Siu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Siu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siu 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Siu. 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 161 military records available for the last name Siu. For the veterans among your Siu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Siu in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siu 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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