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Kyung Family History

Kyung Surname Meaning

Korean: unexplained.

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


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You can see how Kyung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kyung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kyung families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kyung's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kyung families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kyung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyung 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Kyung. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kyung. For the veterans among your Kyung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyung lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Kyung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kyung in 1988 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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