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Chiow Family History

Chiow 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: Chow, Chiou, Chon, Cho, Chi, Child, Chew, Chino, Chao, Choe

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Where is the Chiow family from?

You can see how Chiow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chiow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiow's in USA. California had the highest population of Chiow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiow 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 18 census records available for the last name Chiow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chiow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chiow. For the veterans among your Chiow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiow lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Chiow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chiow in 1994 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiow 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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