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Hsu Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Mandarin Romanization of the surnames 徐, 許, 胥, 續 and 須; see Xu 1-5.

Variant Romanization of the surname 蘇; see Su.

Variant Romanization of the surname 舒; see Shu.

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


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You can see how Hsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hsu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hsu families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hsu family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hsu's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hsu families in 1920.
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There are 306 census records available for the last name Hsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hsu 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

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hsu. For the veterans among your Hsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hsu lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hsu in 1951 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hsu 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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