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Shun Family History

Shun Surname Meaning

Chinese:: Mandarin form of the surname 舜: (i) said to be traced back to Emperor Shun (舜 c. 23rd century BC) a legendary ruler prior to the Xia dynasty (2070–1600 BC). (ii) from the first element of the personal name Shun Hua (舜华) a talented official in the state of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC).

Mandarin form of the surname 順 of unexplained etymology. Also a surname from minority ethnic groups in southern China and Taiwan.

Variant Romanization of the surname 孫 see Sun possibly from Cantonese form of some Chinese names 順 信 迅 遜 純 or 淳 which were monosyllabic personal names or part of disyllabic personal names of some early Chinese immigrants in the US.

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


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You can see how Shun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Shun families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Shun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shun families in 1891.
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What did your Shun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shun. 100% of Shun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Shun. For the veterans among your Shun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shun in 1963 was 78, and 97 in 2003.

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