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Liou Family History

Liou Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 劉 and 柳 based on their Mandarin pronunciations see Liu 1 and

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 廖 see Liao.

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


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You can see how Liou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Liou family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Liou's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Liou families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Liou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liou 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Liou. 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 9 military records available for the last name Liou. For the veterans among your Liou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liou lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Liou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Liou in 1982 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liou 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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