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Joung Family History

Joung Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏng (see Chong ).

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


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Where is the Joung family from?

You can see how Joung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joung families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Joung families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Joung's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Joung families in 1891.
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What did your Joung ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joung. 34% of Joung men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Joung women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joung were Coal Filler Below and Laundress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manufacturers Agent
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%
  • Coal Filler Below
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Nurse (probationer)
    6%
  • Laundress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joung 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joung. 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 219 military records available for the last name Joung. For the veterans among your Joung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joung lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Joung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Joung in 1974 was 75, and 53 in 2001.

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