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Quong Family History

Quong 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: Quang, Duong, Luong, Vuong, Quon, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Quong family from?

You can see how Quong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Quong families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Quong's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Quong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quong 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 Quong ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Man was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quong. 100% of Quong men worked as a Laundry Man.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Quong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quong 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Quong. 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 587 military records available for the last name Quong. For the veterans among your Quong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quong lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Quong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Quong in 1953 was 33, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quong 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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