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Liaw Family History

Liaw Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Liao.

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


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

There are 69 census records available for the last name Liaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liaw 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Liaw. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Liaw. For the veterans among your Liaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liaw lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Liaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Liaw in 1981 was 91, and 73 in 2004.

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