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Tjong Family History

Tjong 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: Tong, Jong, Thong, Song, Rong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Tang, Long

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Where is the Tjong family from?

You can see how Tjong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjong family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tjong families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjong's in USA. California had the highest population of Tjong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjong 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 20 census records available for the last name Tjong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjong 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Tjong. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tjong. For the veterans among your Tjong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjong lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Tjong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tjong in 1995 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjong 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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