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Neang Family History

Neang Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written នាង of Chinese origin but unexplained etymology. The surname នាង also corresponds to the Khmer word meaning ‘young woman miss’.

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


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Where is the Neang family from?

You can see how Neang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Neang families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Neang family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Neang's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neang families in 1920.
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What did your Neang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neang. 50% of Neang men worked as a Watchman and 100% of Neang women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Watchman
    50%
  • Sales man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Neang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neang 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Neang. 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 6 military records available for the last name Neang. For the veterans among your Neang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neang lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Neang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neang in 1986 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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