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Pyng Family History

Pyng 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: Pang, Pong, Ping, Peng, Lyng, Pung, Pynn, Pyne, Wang, Song

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Where is the Pyng family from?

You can see how Pyng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyng family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pyng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pyng family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyng's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pyng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyng 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 61 census records available for the last name Pyng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyng 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pyng. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pyng. For the veterans among your Pyng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyng lifespan?

Average Pyng life expectancy in 1998 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyng 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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