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Choung Family History

Choung Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏng (see Chong).

Cambodian: written ជួង corresponding to the vocabulary word of Vietnamese origin (from chuông) meaning ‘bell’.

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


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You can see how Choung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choung family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Choung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Choung families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Choung's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Choung families in 1911.
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There are 115 census records available for the last name Choung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choung 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

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There are 10 military records available for the last name Choung. For the veterans among your Choung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choung lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Choung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Choung in 1974 was 75, and 58 in 2004.

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