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Hios Family History

Hios 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: Hils, Hoos, Rios, Hiss, Kos, Hook, Hood, Hill, Ho, Roos

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Where is the Hios family from?

You can see how Hios families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hios family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hios families living in Hawaii. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hios's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hios families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hios 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 130 census records available for the last name Hios. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hios 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hios. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hios. For the veterans among your Hios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hios lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hios in 1968 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hios 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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