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Tsien Family History

Tsien Surname Meaning

Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surname 錢 see Qian

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


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You can see how Tsien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tsien family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tsien families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Tsien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsien 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Tsien. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Tsien. For the veterans among your Tsien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsien lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tsien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tsien in 1970 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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