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Biou Family History

Biou Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bou, Liou, Qiu, Bao, Zhou, You, Bo, Bird, Bow, Bick

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Where is the Biou family from?

You can see how Biou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biou family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biou's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Biou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biou 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 Biou ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Biou ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Biou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biou 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Biou. 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 2 military records available for the last name Biou. For the veterans among your Biou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biou lifespan?

Average Biou life expectancy in 1972 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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