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Shiu Family History

Shiu Surname Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 蕭 (or 肖) see Xiao. alternative Cantonese form of the surname 邵 see Shao

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


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Where is the Shiu family from?

You can see how Shiu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shiu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shiu family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiu's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shiu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shiu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shiu. 100% of Shiu women worked as a House Keeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Shiu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Shiu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiu 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Shiu. 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 110 military records available for the last name Shiu. For the veterans among your Shiu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiu lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shiu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shiu in 1944 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiu 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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