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Dejonge Family History

Dejonge 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: De Jonge, Delong, De Jong, Deloge, Demonte, Delorge, Demange, Dejoie

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Where is the Dejonge family from?

You can see how Dejonge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejonge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dejonge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Dejonge families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dejonge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dejonge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dejonge 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 Dejonge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dejonge. 45% of Dejonge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dejonge women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dejonge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dejonge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejonge 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dejonge. 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 385 military records available for the last name Dejonge. For the veterans among your Dejonge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejonge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dejonge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dejonge in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejonge 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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