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Siau Family History

Siau 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: Sias, Situ, Sia, Skau, Viau, Siu, Sian, Shiau, Qiu, Shan

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Where is the Siau family from?

You can see how Siau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siau family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Siau's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Siau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siau 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 166 census records available for the last name Siau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siau 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Siau. 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 143 military records available for the last name Siau. For the veterans among your Siau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Siau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Siau in 1949 was 52, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siau 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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