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Huang Family History

Huang Surname Meaning

Chinese:: Mandarin form of the surname 黄 meaning ‘yellow’ in Chinese: (i) from Huang (黃) the name of an ancient state (present-day Huangchuan in Henan province) annexed by the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC).

(ii) traced back to some minority ethnic groups in ancient southern China. Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 范 see Fan.

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


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You can see how Huang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Huang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Huang families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Huang's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Huang families in 1920.
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There are 577 census records available for the last name Huang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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What is the average Huang lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Huang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Huang in 1970 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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