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Shoong Family History

Shoong Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soong, Shong, Song, Hong, Chong, Zhong, Sheng, Strong, Spoon, Hoog

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Where is the Shoong family from?

You can see how Shoong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shoong families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoong's in USA. California had the highest population of Shoong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Shoong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoong 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Shoong. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shoong. For the veterans among your Shoong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoong lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Shoong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shoong in 1970 was 98, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoong ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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