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Geong Family History

Geong 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: Gong, Geng, Georg, Leong, Jeong, Song, Rong, Tong, George, Kong

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Where is the Geong family from?

You can see how Geong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geong families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Geong's in USA. California had the highest population of Geong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geong 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 80 census records available for the last name Geong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geong 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Geong. 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 Geong. For the veterans among your Geong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geong lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Geong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Geong in 1962 was 71, and 63 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geong 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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