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Jiu Family History

Jiu 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: Ji, Qiu, Jin, Niu, Liu, Jia, Tiu, Ju, Jim, Yiu

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Jiu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiu 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Jiu. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jiu. For the veterans among your Jiu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Jiu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jiu in 1960 was 67, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiu 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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