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Jao Family History

Jao Surname Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Mandarin form of the surname 饒 see Rao.

Alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 趙 and 招 see Zhao 1.

Variant Romanization of the surname 姚 see Yao.

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


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You can see how Jao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jao families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jao families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Jao's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jao families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Jao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jao 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Jao. 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 31 military records available for the last name Jao. For the veterans among your Jao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jao lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Jao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jao in 1978 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jao 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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