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Khang Family History

Khang Surname Meaning

Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Khang or Kha clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 康 (see Kang).

Compare Kha 2 and Kang 8.

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 康 (see Kang).

Chinese: variant of Kang.

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


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You can see how Khang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Khang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Khang family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Khang's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Khang families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Khang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khang 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Khang. 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 32 military records available for the last name Khang. For the veterans among your Khang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khang lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Khang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Khang in 1979 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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