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Chieng Family History

Chieng Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 錢 see Qian

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


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You can see how Chieng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chieng family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chieng's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Chieng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieng 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 61 census records available for the last name Chieng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieng 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Chieng. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chieng. For the veterans among your Chieng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieng lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Chieng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chieng in 1981 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieng 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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