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Tchang Family History

Tchang 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: Chang, Thang, Schang, Tang, Zhang, Chong, Cheng, Hang, Chand, Chan

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Where is the Tchang family from?

You can see how Tchang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tchang family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tchang family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Tchang's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Tchang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tchang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tchang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Tchang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tchang 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Tchang. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tchang. For the veterans among your Tchang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tchang lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Tchang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tchang in 1979 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tchang 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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