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Lieng Family History

Lieng 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: Ling, Liang, Leng, Lien, Feng, Long, Jiang, Lenz, Meng, King

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Where is the Lieng family from?

You can see how Lieng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lieng families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Lieng families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lieng's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lieng families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieng 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 60 census records available for the last name Lieng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieng 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Lieng. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lieng. For the veterans among your Lieng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieng lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Lieng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lieng in 1989 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lieng 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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