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Shao Family History

Shao Surname Meaning

Chinese:: Mandarin form of the surname 邵: habitational name from a placename Chinese 召 (originally pronounced Shao in Mandarin) the name of a fief (located in Qishan in Shaanxi province) granted to Shi also known as Shao Gong (召公 Duke of Shao) son of King Wen of Zhou (1152–1056 BC).

Mandarin form of the surname 韶: possibly from Shao (韶) the name of a town (located in Guangdong province) during the Sui dynasty (581 – 618 AD).

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


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You can see how Shao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shao family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shao families living in Cumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shao's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Shao families in 1891.
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What did your Shao ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Shao. 100% of Shao men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shao women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Shao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shao 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Shao. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 762 military records available for the last name Shao. For the veterans among your Shao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shao lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shao in 1966 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shao ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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