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Giang Family History

Giang Surname Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 江 see Jiang

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 姜 possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Jiang

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


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Where is the Giang family from?

You can see how Giang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giang family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Giang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Giang family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Giang's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Giang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giang 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 Giang ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Giang. 50% of Giang men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Giang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Giang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giang 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Giang. 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 31 military records available for the last name Giang. For the veterans among your Giang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giang lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Giang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giang in 1982 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giang 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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