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Gwong Family History

Gwong Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gong, Kwong, Wong, Wang, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Hong, Long

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Where is the Gwong family from?

You can see how Gwong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwong families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gwong family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwong's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gwong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gwong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwong 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gwong. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gwong. For the veterans among your Gwong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwong lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Gwong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gwong in 1971 was 76, and 66 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwong 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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