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Chieu Family History

Chieu 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: Chiu, Chiou, Chien, Chiem, Chu, Chi, Chae, Child, Chew, Chen

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Chieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieu 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Chieu. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chieu. For the veterans among your Chieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieu lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Chieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chieu in 1991 was 69, and 76 in 2002.

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