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Nang Family History

Nang Surname Meaning

Burmese (Chin): from a part of a male compound personal name possibly from nang ‘you thou’. — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

As a surname of Burmese origin possibly also from Shan Nang a title of respect and a form of address for a woman similar to English ‘mistress’. — Note: This title is not used as a personal name in Burma but in the US it might have been in some cases registered (or counted in the census data) as a surname.

Cambodian: written ណាង probably of Chinese origin but unexplained etymology.

Chinese: Hakka form of the surname 寧 see Ning.

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


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You can see how Nang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nang families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nang's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nang families in 1911.
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What did your Nang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nang. 100% of Nang men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Nang women worked as a Wrapper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Nang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nang 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Nang. 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 146 military records available for the last name Nang. For the veterans among your Nang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nang lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Nang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nang in 1968 was 78, and 71 in 2001.

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