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Liong Family History

Liong 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: Long, Ling, Liang, Xiong, Lion, Leong, Luong, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Liong family from?

You can see how Liong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Liong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Liong family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liong's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liong 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 did your Liong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liong. 100% of Liong men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Liong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liong 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liong. 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 11 military records available for the last name Liong. For the veterans among your Liong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liong lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Liong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Liong in 1970 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liong 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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