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Tung Family History

Tung Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin or Cantonese form of the surnames 童, 佟, 仝, 桐 and 同; see Tong 1-5.

Mandarin or Cantonese form of the surnames 董, 東 and 冬; see Dong 1.

Variant Romanization of the surname 滕; see Teng.

Variant Romanization of the surname 鄧; see Deng.

Variant Romanization of the surname 鐘; see Zhong.

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


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Where is the Tung family from?

You can see how Tung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Tung families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tung's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tung families in 1891.
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What did your Tung ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tung. 100% of Tung 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tung 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Tung. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Tung. For the veterans among your Tung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tung lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tung in 1961 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tung 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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