This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cang family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cang Family History

Cang Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 蒼 which means ‘dark green’. In some traditions this surname is traced back to Cang Lin (蒼林) son of the legendary Huang Di the ‘Yellow Emperor’ (c. 27th century BC) and to Cang Shu (蒼舒) one of the eight academic talents during the reign of the legendary Emperor Shun (c. 23rd century BC).

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 倉 meaning ‘barn' in Chinese: (i) said to be traced back to Cang Jie (倉頡) who was said to be the inventor of the Chinese characters and an official historiographer during the reign of legendary Huang Di the ‘Yellow Emperor’ (c. 27th century BC).

(ii) said to be born by descendants of officials in charge of open-air granaries.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cang family from?

You can see how Cang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cang families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journalist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cang. 100% of Cang men worked as a Journalist.

View Census Data for Cang | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Journalist
    100%

What Cang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cang

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cang. 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.

View all Cang immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cang. For the veterans among your Cang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cang military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cang family history

Discover More

What is the average Cang lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Cang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cang in 1991 was 74, and 47 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cang 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cang family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial