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Wung Family History

Wung 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: Wang, Wing, Jung, Weng, Dung, Yung, Lung, Hung, Fung, Kung

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Where is the Wung family from?

You can see how Wung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Wung families living in California. This was about 74% of all the recorded Wung's in USA. California had the highest population of Wung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundryman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wung. 100% of Wung men worked as a Laundryman and 100% of Wung women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laundryman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Wung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Wung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wung 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Wung. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wung. For the veterans among your Wung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wung lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wung in 1967 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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