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Qwong Family History

Qwong 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: Kwong, Wong, Wang, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Long

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Where is the Qwong family from?

You can see how Qwong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qwong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Qwong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Qwong family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Qwong's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Qwong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qwong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Qwong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qwong 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Qwong. 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 17 military records available for the last name Qwong. For the veterans among your Qwong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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