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Phuong Family History

Phuong Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Phương): from the Chinese surname 方 see Fang Cambodian: written ភួង from a Khmer word meaning ‘garland necklace (of flowers)’. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 方 see Fang

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


Similar surnames: Phong, Thong, Chuong, Phung, Khong, Phang, Hing, Duong, Maung, Truong

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Where is the Phuong family from?

You can see how Phuong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phuong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phuong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Phuong families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phuong's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Phuong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phuong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phuong ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Phuong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phuong 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Phuong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Phuong. For the veterans among your Phuong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phuong lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Phuong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Phuong in 1978 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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