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Kieu Family History

Kieu Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Kiều): from the Chinese surname 喬 see Qiao Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 喬 see Qiao

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


Similar surnames: Tieu, Kien, Dieu, Lieu, Bien, Lien, Khuu, Kikel, Hier, Tiu

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Where is the Kieu family from?

You can see how Kieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kieu family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieu's in USA. California had the highest population of Kieu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kieu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieu 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Kieu. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kieu. For the veterans among your Kieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieu lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Kieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kieu in 1986 was 45, and 96 in 2004.

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