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Ciao Family History

Ciao 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: Cao, Chao, Qiao, Miao, Xiao, Jiao, Cino, Liao, Ciano, Cimo

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Where is the Ciao family from?

You can see how Ciao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ciao families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ciao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ciao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciao ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Ciao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Ciao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciao 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Ciao. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ciao. For the veterans among your Ciao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciao lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ciao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ciao in 1956 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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