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Woong Family History

Woong 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: Woon, Wong, Soong, Voong, Wang, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Woong family from?

You can see how Woong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Woong family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Woong's in USA. California had the highest population of Woong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woong 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 84 census records available for the last name Woong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woong 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Woong. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woong. For the veterans among your Woong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woong lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Woong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Woong in 1974 was 46, and 54 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woong 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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