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Aung Family History

Aung Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from aung ‘to succeed to be victorious’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Chinese: variant Romanization form of the Chinese surname 洪 possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Hong.

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


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You can see how Aung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Aung families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aung's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aung families in 1911.
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What did your Aung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aung. 100% of Aung men worked as a Cook.

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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 1921

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Aung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aung 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Aung. 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 172 military records available for the last name Aung. For the veterans among your Aung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aung lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Aung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aung in 1982 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

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