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Moung Family History

Moung Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Myung, Young, Mount, Mong, Maung, Mound, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Moung family from?

You can see how Moung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moung family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Moung families living in South Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Moung's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Moung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moung. 38% of Moung men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Moung women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moung were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Moung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moung 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Moung. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Moung. For the veterans among your Moung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moung lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Moung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moung in 2001 was 74, and 15 in 2003.

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