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Kwong Family History

Kwong Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 鄺 see Kuang variant Romanization of the surname 匡 see Kuang

variant Romanization of the surname 江 see Jiang Cantonese form of the surnames 光 and 廣 see Guang 1 and

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


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Where is the Kwong family from?

You can see how Kwong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kwong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Kwong families living in California. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kwong's in USA. California had the highest population of Kwong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kwong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwong. 30% of Kwong men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    30%
  • Laundry Help
    17%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

What Kwong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kwong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwong 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Kwong. 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 329 military records available for the last name Kwong. For the veterans among your Kwong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwong lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kwong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kwong in 1955 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kwong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwong 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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