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Cheung Family History

Cheung Surname Meaning

Chinese:: Cantonese form of the surnames 張 章 and 仉 see Zhang

1- Cantonese form of the surname 蔣 see Jiang

Cantonese form of the surnames 昌 and 暢 see Chang

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


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Where is the Cheung family from?

You can see how Cheung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheung family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Cheung families living in British Columbia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cheung's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cheung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheung 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 did your Cheung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheung. 23% of Cheung 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Laundryman
    12%

What Cheung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cheung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheung 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 30,000 immigration records available for the last name Cheung. 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 356 military records available for the last name Cheung. For the veterans among your Cheung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheung lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cheung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cheung in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheung 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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