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Chongo Family History

Chongo Surname 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: Chong, Congo, Chonko, Chang, Hong, Chon, Zhong, Cheng, Chino, Chontos

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Where is the Chongo family from?

You can see how Chongo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chongo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chongo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chongo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chongo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chongo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chongo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Chongo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chongo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chongo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chongo. For the veterans among your Chongo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chongo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chongo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chongo in 1967 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chongo 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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