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Chiang Family History

Chiang Surname Meaning

Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 江, 蔣 and 姜 see Jiang.

1- alternative Mandarin form of the surname 強 see Qiang.

Variant Romanization of the surname 鄭 see Zheng.

Variant Romanization of the surname 莊 see Zhuang.

Variant Romanization of the surnames 張 and 章 see Zhang 1 and Hokkien or Teochew form of the surname 昌 see Chang 7: variant Romanization of the surname 曾 see Zeng.

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


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Where is the Chiang family from?

You can see how Chiang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chiang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chiang families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chiang's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chiang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiang 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 Chiang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiang. 100% of Chiang men worked as a Cook.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Chiang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Chiang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiang 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Chiang. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chiang. For the veterans among your Chiang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiang lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chiang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chiang in 1970 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiang 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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