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Phang Surname Meaning

Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Phang or Pha clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 潘 (see Pan 1 compare 4 below). Compare Pha.

Cambodian: written ផង់, probably of Chinese origin (compare below).

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 彭, possibly based on its Cantonese or Hakka pronunciation (see Peng).

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 潘 (see Pan).

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 曾 (see Zeng). Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 馮, possibly based on its Hokkien or Teochew pronunciation (see Feng).

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

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You can see how Phang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Phang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Phang families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Phang's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Phang families in 1911.

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There are 305 census records available for the last name Phang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phang 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Phang. 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 31 military records available for the last name Phang. For the veterans among your Phang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phang lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Phang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Phang in 1972 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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