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Gang Name Meaning

German (Gäng): variant of Geng German: variant of Gange Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 耿 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Geng Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 江 possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Jiang Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 剛 meaning ‘firm strong’ in Chinese: habitational name from the placename Gang (剛) the name of a fief (located in Shandong province) in the state of Qi during the Warring States Period (475–221 BC); or the first element of Gang Shou (剛壽) the name of another fief (located in Shandong province) in the state of Qi during the Warring States Period (475–221 BC). Korean: variant of Kang 7.

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


Similar surnames: Wang, Geng, Pang, Kang, Bang, Hang, Jang, Tang, Sang, Zang

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Where is the Gang family from?

You can see how Gang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gang families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gang's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gang families in 1891.
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What did your Gang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gang. 100% of Gang men worked as a Refugee and 100% of Gang 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Refugee
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gang 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 Gang. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Gang. For the veterans among your Gang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gang lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gang in 1955 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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