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Keong Family History

Keong 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: Kong, Keng, Khong, Kwong, Leong, Jeong, Keon, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Keong family from?

You can see how Keong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Keong families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keong 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 970 census records available for the last name Keong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keong 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Keong. 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 35 military records available for the last name Keong. For the veterans among your Keong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keong lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Keong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keong in 1970 was 78, and 88 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keong 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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