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Heung Family History

Heung Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the Chinese surnames 向 and 香 see Xiang 1 and

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


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Where is the Heung family from?

You can see how Heung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heung family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heung's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heung 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 Heung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heung. 100% of Heung men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Heung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Heung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heung 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Heung. 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 38 military records available for the last name Heung. For the veterans among your Heung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heung lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heung in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heung 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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