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Yeong Family History

Yeong Surname Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 楊 based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Yang (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yeong family from?

You can see how Yeong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Yeong families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yeong's in USA. California had the highest population of Yeong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeong 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 Yeong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeong. 34% of Yeong men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Yeong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Yeong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeong 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Yeong. 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 29 military records available for the last name Yeong. For the veterans among your Yeong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeong lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Yeong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yeong in 1971 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeong 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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