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Hio Family History

Hio 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: Ho, Hoo, Lio, Hao, Rio, Hino, Huo, Pio, Hix, Tio

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Where is the Hio family from?

You can see how Hio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hio families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hio ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hio 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Hio. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hio. For the veterans among your Hio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hio in 1963 was 62, and 97 in 1999.

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