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Thaung Family History

Thaung Surname 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: Thang, Chang, Tang, Zhang, Hang, Thun, Thune, Thwing, Haug, Thain

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Where is the Thaung family from?

You can see how Thaung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaung family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thaung family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaung's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thaung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Thaung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Thaung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaung 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Thaung. 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 20 military records available for the last name Thaung. For the veterans among your Thaung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaung lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Thaung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thaung in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thaung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaung 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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