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Zhong Name Meaning

Chinese : from the place name Zhongli. During the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), some members of the state of Song adopted Zhongli as their surname, as they considered it to be the place which their ancestors came from. Some descendants later shortened the name to Zhong, while others kept Zhongli. Chinese : the origin of this name has been attributed to three different people. One is Zhong Kan, a scholar under the legendary emperor Ku, who lived 4500 years ago. Another is Zhong Sun, who lived in the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). A third is Zhong Ji, who lived during the Song dynasty (960–1279 ad).

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


Similar surnames: Zhang, Hong, Chang, Long, Rong, Tong, Song, Zong, Zheng, Cheng

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Zhong Family Origin

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Zhong Family Occupations

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In 1940, Hodeanier was the top reported job for people in the US named Zhong. 50% of Zhong men worked as a Hodeanier

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Hodeanier
    50%
  • Tile Maker
    50%

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

Zhong Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 4 census records available for the last name Zhong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zhong 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 immigration records available for the last name Zhong. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zhong. For the veterans among your Zhong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zhong Life Expectancy

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Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Zhong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zhong in 1986 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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