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Jing Name Meaning

Chinese : a common surname among royalty in the state of Chu during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc). Chinese : from the place name Jingzhou, denoting an area which later became the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). Chinese : from a character that means ‘(water) well’. This originated with the Earl of Jing, a senior adviser in the state of Yu during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc). Chinese : from the name of the Marquis Jing of the state of Wei, who lived during the Warring States period (403–221bc).

Similar surnames: Ying, Jiang, Jin, Ping, Ming, Ling, Xiang, Ning, Xing, Ding

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You can see how Jing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jing families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jing families living in California. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jing's in the USA. California had the highest population of Jing families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Jing Family Occupations

What did your Jing ancestors do for a living?

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Coal Miner, Gang #10
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Coal Miner, Gang #17
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Jing Historical Records

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Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jing 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jing. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jing. For the veterans among your Jing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Jing

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Jing. 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.

View all Jing immigration records

Draft Card

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

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Jing Life Expectancy

What is the average Jing lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jing in 1955 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jing