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Bio Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably from the medieval personal name Bios a Greek translation of the Latin name Vitus ‘life’ (see Vito ). Filipino: from Ilokano bio a term denoting a type of tree with good construction timber; probably used as a metonymic occupational name or as a topographic name for someone who lived in an area where these trees are in abundance. West African (mainly Benin): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Bao, Bo, Lio, Bi, Rio, Pio, Biro, Bro, Baio, Tio

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Where is the Bio family from?

You can see how Bio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bio families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bio families in 1880.
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What did your Bio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bio. 72% of Bio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bio women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Bio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bio 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Bio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Bio. For the veterans among your Bio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bio lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bio in 1968 was 43, and 71 in 2003.

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