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Drong Family History

Drong 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: Rong, Dong, Dring, Drone, Duong, Brong, Song, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Drong family from?

You can see how Drong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Drong families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Drong's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drong. 45% of Drong men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drong women worked as a Presser. .

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miller
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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What Drong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Drong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drong 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Drong. 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 89 military records available for the last name Drong. For the veterans among your Drong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drong lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Drong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drong in 1965 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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