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Tongee Family History

Tongee 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: Tonge, Tongue, Tong, Tone, Monge, Tanger, Longe, Fonger, Mingee

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Where is the Tongee family from?

You can see how Tongee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tongee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tongee family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Tongee's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Tongee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tongee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tongee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tongee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tongee. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tongee. For the veterans among your Tongee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongee lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Tongee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tongee in 1976 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tongee 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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