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Hung Family History

Hung Name Meaning

Chinese:: Cantonese form of the surname 熊 see Xiong alternative Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surname 洪 弘 and 紅. See Hong 1- Cantonese form of the surname 孔 see Kong

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


Similar surnames: Hong, Fung, Chung, Yung, Tung, Kung, Lung, Jung, Huang, Sung

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Where is the Hung family from?

You can see how Hung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 48 Hung families living in British Columbia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hung's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hung. 26% of Hung men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    26%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Laundry Man
    12%
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What Hung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hung 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Hung. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hung. For the veterans among your Hung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hung lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hung in 1943 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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