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Chung Name Meaning

Chinese : variant of Zhong 1. Chinese : variant of Zong. Chinese : variant of Zhong 2. Chinese : variant of Cong. Korean: variant of Ch{ou}ng (see Chong).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Chong, Ching, Hung, Chang, Cheung, Chun, Yung, Choung, Cheng, Jung

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Chung Family Origin

Where is the Chung family from?

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You can see how Chung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chung families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 218 Chung families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chung's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Chung Family Occupations

What did your Chung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Chung. 21% of Chung men worked as a Labourer and 25% of Chung women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chung were Laborer and Student

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer
    21%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laundryman
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Paper Maker
    25%
  • Student
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Chung Historical Records

What Chung family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Chung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chung census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 49,000 immigration records available for the last name Chung. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Chung. For the veterans among your Chung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Chung Life Expectancy

What is the average Chung lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chung in 1952 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chung 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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