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Gung Family History

Gung 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: Gong, Gunn, Geng, Jung, Dung, Yung, Lung, Ging, Gund, Hung

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Where is the Gung family from?

You can see how Gung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gung family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Gung families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gung's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gung families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Gung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gung. 27% of Gung men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gung women worked as a Teacher.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gung 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Gung. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gung. For the veterans among your Gung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gung lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gung in 1965 was 60, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gung 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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