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Wongo Family History

Wongo 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: Longo, Congo, Wingo, Wong, Wang, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Wongo family from?

You can see how Wongo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wongo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wongo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wongo families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wongo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wongo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wongo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wongo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wongo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wongo. For the veterans among your Wongo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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