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Dejongh Family History

Dejongh 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 Jongh, Delong, De Jong, De Jonge, Dong, Deng, Dedon, Dejohn, Jong

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Where is the Dejongh family from?

You can see how Dejongh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejongh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dejongh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dejongh families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dejongh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dejongh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dejongh 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 Dejongh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dejongh. 100% of Dejongh men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dejongh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Dejongh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejongh 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Dejongh. 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 129 military records available for the last name Dejongh. For the veterans among your Dejongh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejongh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dejongh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dejongh in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dejongh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejongh 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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