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Dejong Family History

Dejong 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: Delong, De Jong, Dong, Deng, Dedon, Dejohn, Jong, Devon, Deon, Deming

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Where is the Dejong family from?

You can see how Dejong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dejong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Dejong families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Dejong's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dejong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dejong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dejong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dejong. 38% of Dejong men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dejong women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dejong were Salesman and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Dejong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dejong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejong 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 Dejong. 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 975 military records available for the last name Dejong. For the veterans among your Dejong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejong lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dejong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dejong in 1956 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejong 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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