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Truong Family History

Truong Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Trương): from the Chinese surname 張 see Zhang

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


Similar surnames: Thong, Vuong, Tron, Luong, Chuong, Duong, Troung, Trang, Phuong

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Where is the Truong family from?

You can see how Truong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Truong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Truong families living in New Jersey. This was about 13% of all the recorded Truong's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Truong families in 1920.
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What did your Truong ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Truong ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Truong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truong 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Truong. 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 97 military records available for the last name Truong. For the veterans among your Truong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truong lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Truong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Truong in 1974 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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