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Tongg Family History

Tongg 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: Tong, Tonge, Song, Rong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Tang, Long, Pong

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Tongg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongg 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Tongg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tongg. For the veterans among your Tongg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongg lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Tongg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tongg in 1988 was 86, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tongg 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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