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Tseng Family History

Tseng Surname Meaning

Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surname 曾 see Zeng.

Variant Romanization of the surname 鄭 see Zheng.

Variant Romanization of the surname 鄧 see Deng.

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


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You can see how Tseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tseng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tseng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tseng family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tseng's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tseng families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Tseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tseng 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tseng. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tseng. For the veterans among your Tseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tseng lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tseng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tseng in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tseng 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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