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Yeung Family History

Yeung Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 楊 陽 羊 養 and 仰 see Yang 1-5.

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


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Where is the Yeung family from?

You can see how Yeung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yeung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Yeung families living in British Columbia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Yeung's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Yeung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yeung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yeung. 100% of Yeung 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
    100%

What Yeung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yeung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeung 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Yeung. 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 104 military records available for the last name Yeung. For the veterans among your Yeung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeung lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yeung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yeung in 1968 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeung 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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