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Kio Family History

Kio Surname Meaning

Altered form of Cayo a surname of French origin (see Caya). Compare Chio. Japanese: written 木尾 ‘tree’ and ‘tail’ implying the ridge of a tree-covered hill where the name’s bearer lived.

The name originated in Okayama prefecture and is also found in Kagoshima and Ōsaka prefectures. A variant in Chiba prefecture is written phonetically 喜尾 the first character meaning ‘rejoice’.

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


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You can see how Kio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kio family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kio's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kio families in 1911.
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What did your Kio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kio. 82% of Kio men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kio 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Kio. 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 569 military records available for the last name Kio. For the veterans among your Kio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kio lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kio in 1966 was 61, and 17 in 2004.

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