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Dongon Family History

Dongon Name 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: Donlon, Donson, Dragon, Dong, London, Denton, Condon, Dunton, Dundon

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Where is the Dongon family from?

You can see how Dongon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dongon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dongon family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dongon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dongon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dongon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dongon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongon 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Dongon. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dongon. For the veterans among your Dongon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Dongon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dongon in 1974 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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