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Choong Family History

Choong Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Chung.

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


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You can see how Choong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Choong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Choong family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Choong's in USA. California had the highest population of Choong families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Choong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choong 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Choong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Choong. For the veterans among your Choong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choong lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Choong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Choong in 1988 was 82, and 69 in 2001.

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