Shang Family History

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Shang Name Meaning

Chinese : from the name of an ancestor, Lü Shang, who lived around the beginning of the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc). Chinese : from the name of the Shang dynasty (1766–1122 bc).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shan, Chang, Zhang, Sheng, Tang, Sang, Xiang, Jiang, Zang, Hang

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Shang Family Origin

Where is the Shang family from?

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You can see how Shang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shang families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shang families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Shang's in the UK. Devon had the highest population of Shang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Shang Family Occupations

What did your Shang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Metenologist (air Munsting) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Shang. 25% of Shang men worked as a Metenologist (air Munsting) and 84% of Shang women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shang were Tarmacadam Works Number Checker and Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Metenologist (air Munsting)
    25%
  • Ships Cook M S Cope 12 1 39 Dd 841
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Tarmacadam Works Number Checker
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Shang Historical Records

What Shang family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shang. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shang. For the veterans among your Shang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Shang Life Expectancy

What is the average Shang lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shang in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shang 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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