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Whang Family History

Whang Name Meaning

Korean: variant of Hwang

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


Similar surnames: Wang, Chang, Tang, Chong, Whan, Hang, Shan, Vang, Hong, Jang

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Where is the Whang family from?

You can see how Whang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whang family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Whang families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Whang's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Whang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whang. 37% of Whang men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Whang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whang 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whang. 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 193 military records available for the last name Whang. For the veterans among your Whang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whang in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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