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Mio Family History

Mio 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: Min, Mao, Mo, Miao, Mir, Mino, Lio, Mis, Milo, Rio

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Where is the Mio family from?

You can see how Mio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mio families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mio ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mio 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Mio. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mio. For the veterans among your Mio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mio in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

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