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Birong Family History

Birong 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: Biron, Brong, Rong, Baron, Xiong, Bing, Byron, Strong, Miron, Tirone

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Where is the Birong family from?

You can see how Birong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Birong families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Birong's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birong. 100% of Birong 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%

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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Birong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birong 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Birong. 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 84 military records available for the last name Birong. For the veterans among your Birong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birong lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Birong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Birong in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birong 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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