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Waung Family History

Waung 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: Wang, Maung, Aung, Yang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang, Myung, Sang

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Where is the Waung family from?

You can see how Waung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waung family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Waung's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Waung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waung 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 77 census records available for the last name Waung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waung 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Waung. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waung. For the veterans among your Waung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waung lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Waung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waung in 1971 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waung 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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