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Shiau Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Xiao .

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


Similar surnames: Shiu, Shieh, Shi, Chiu, Shan, Situ, Chiou, Chiao, Shing, Shu

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There are 7 census records available for the last name Shiau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiau 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Shiau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 5 military records available for the last name Shiau. For the veterans among your Shiau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiau lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Shiau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shiau in 1982 was 6, and 71 in 2002.

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