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Sia Family History

Sia Surname Meaning

Chinese: Teochew, Hokkien, and Taiwanese form of the surname 佘; see She.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 謝, possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciations; see Xie.

Filipino: of Chinese origin; see above.

Italian: possibly a feminine form of Sio.

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


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Where is the Sia family from?

You can see how Sia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Sia families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sia's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sia families in 1841.
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What did your Sia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sia. 56% of Sia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sia women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Elevator Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 925 immigration records available for the last name Sia. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Sia. For the veterans among your Sia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sia in 1970 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sia 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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