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Chiao Family History

Chiao Surname Meaning

Chinese:: variant of Jiao. variant of Qiao. variant Romanization of the surname 趙 see Zhao

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


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Where is the Chiao family from?

You can see how Chiao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiao family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiao's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Chiao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiao 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 54 census records available for the last name Chiao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiao 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Chiao. 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 419 military records available for the last name Chiao. For the veterans among your Chiao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiao lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chiao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chiao in 1965 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiao 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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