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Leung Family History

Leung Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 梁 see Liang

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


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Where is the Leung family from?

You can see how Leung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leung family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leung's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Leung families in 1891.
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What did your Leung ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leung. 100% of Leung women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Leung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leung 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 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Leung. 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 769 military records available for the last name Leung. For the veterans among your Leung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leung lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leung in 1955 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leung 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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