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Fiao Family History

Fiao 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: Qiao, Miao, Xiao, Jiao, Fico, Fino, Fiano, Liao, Filo, Fiato

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Where is the Fiao family from?

You can see how Fiao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fiao family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiao's in USA. California had the highest population of Fiao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fiao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fiao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiao 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Fiao. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Fiao. For the veterans among your Fiao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiao lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Fiao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fiao in 1966 was 88, and 64 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiao 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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