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Iao Family History

Iao 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: Bao, Cao, Mao, Tao, Ito, Qiao, Rao, Miao, Xiao, Jiao

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Where is the Iao family from?

You can see how Iao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iao family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iao's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Iao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iao 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 120 census records available for the last name Iao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iao 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Iao. 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 11 military records available for the last name Iao. For the veterans among your Iao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iao lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Iao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Iao in 1982 was 62, and 78 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iao 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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