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Siow Family History

Siow Surname Meaning

romanization of the Chinese surnames 萧 (or 肖) and 邵 based on their Cantonese pronunciation see Siu (1) and (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Siow family from?

You can see how Siow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Siow's in USA. California had the highest population of Siow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siow 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 Siow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siow. 46% of Siow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

What Siow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Siow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siow 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Siow. 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 149 military records available for the last name Siow. For the veterans among your Siow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Siow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Siow in 1957 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siow 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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