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Dongian Family History

Dongian 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: Donovan, Domian, Donnan, Dorgan, Donegan, Dorian, Dungan, Dolgin

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Where is the Dongian family from?

You can see how Dongian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dongian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dongian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dongian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongian 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 Dongian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dongian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongian 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 immigration records available for the last name Dongian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dongian. For the veterans among your Dongian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongian lifespan?

Average Dongian life expectancy in 1971 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongian 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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