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Hwong Family History

Hwong 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: Hong, Hwang, Kwong, Wong, Wang, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Hwong family from?

You can see how Hwong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwong family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Hwong families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwong's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hwong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hwong 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 12 census records available for the last name Hwong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwong 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hwong. 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 Hwong. For the veterans among your Hwong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwong lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hwong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hwong in 1970 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hwong 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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