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Taing Family History

Taing Surname Meaning

Cambodian:: written តាំង derived from the Chinese surname 陳 see Chen.

written តាំង corresponding to the Khmer word with various meanings including ‘to set up’ and ‘small hill in a forest’.

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


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You can see how Taing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Taing families living in British Columbia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Taing's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Taing families in 1911.
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What did your Taing ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Taing. 44% of Taing men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Taing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taing 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Taing. 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 24 military records available for the last name Taing. For the veterans among your Taing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taing lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Taing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Taing in 1981 was 42, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taing 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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