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Tongi Family History

Tongi 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, Toni, Tonti, Song, Rong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Tang

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tongi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongi 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tongi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Tongi. For the veterans among your Tongi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongi lifespan?

Average Tongi life expectancy in 1999 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tongi 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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