Xiu Family History

Xiu Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 修 meaning ‘long’ or ‘good’ in ancient Chinese: said to be traced back to Xiu (修) the name of a son of the legendary king Shao Hao (c. 26th century BC).

Mandarin form of the surname 秀 meaning ‘elegant’ in Chinese: (i) said to be traced back to Xiu Lao (秀老) an official in the state of Song during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC).

(ii) possible derived from the title Xiu Cai (秀才 literally meaning ‘distinguished talent’) in ancient China referring to a person who passed the county level imperial exam.

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

Similar surnames: Qiu, Xu, Xia, Niu, Liu, Xie, Xin, Tiu, Xi, Yiu

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6	Immigration Records
138	Census and Voter Lists
28	Member Trees

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Census Record

There are 138 census records available for the last name Xiu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xiu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Xiu. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Xiu. For the veterans among your Xiu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Xiu life expectancy in 1995 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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Xiu Surname Meaning

Mandarin form of the surname 秀 meaning ‘elegant’ in Chinese: (i) said to be traced back to Xiu Lao (秀老) an official in the state of Song during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC).

(ii) possible derived from the title Xiu Cai (秀才 literally meaning ‘distinguished talent’) in ancient China referring to a person who passed the county level imperial exam.

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

What Xiu family records will you find?

What is the average Xiu lifespan?

Average Xiu life expectancy in 1995 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

Xiu Family History

Xiu Surname Meaning

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Xiu Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Xiu

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Where is the Xiu family from?

What Xiu family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Xiu lifespan?

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