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Chiong Name Meaning

Chinese:: variant Romanization of the surnames 張 章 and 仉 see Zhang 1- variant Romanization of the surname 常 see Chang variant Romanization of the surname 鐘 possibly based on its Hokkien pronunciation see Zhong variant Romanization of the surname 蒋 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Jiang

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


Similar surnames: Cheong, Chong, Ching, Chiang, Chang, Cheung, Hong, Chin, Chiou, Chung

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Where is the Chiong family from?

You can see how Chiong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiong family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chiong families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Chiong family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiong's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chiong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiong. 100% of Chiong men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Chiong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiong 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 Chiong. 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 27 military records available for the last name Chiong. For the veterans among your Chiong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiong lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Chiong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chiong in 1973 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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