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Shiao Family History

Shiao Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蕭 (or 肖) possibly based on its Mandarin pronunciation see Xiao.

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


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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Shiao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiao 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Shiao. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shiao. For the veterans among your Shiao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiao lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Shiao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shiao in 1981 was 26, and 62 in 2004.

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