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Nung Family History

Nung 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: Jung, Nunn, Dung, Yung, Lung, Nuno, Ning, Hung, Fung, Kung

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Where is the Nung family from?

You can see how Nung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nung family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nung family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nung's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nung families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nung 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 188 census records available for the last name Nung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nung 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Nung. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nung. For the veterans among your Nung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nung lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Nung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Nung in 1964 was 75, and 60 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nung 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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