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De Jongh Family History

De Jongh Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: variant of De Jong. The surname De Jongh is also established in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how De Jongh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Jongh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most De Jongh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 De Jongh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded De Jongh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of De Jongh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Jongh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Jongh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Jongh. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Jongh. For the veterans among your De Jongh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Jongh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, De Jongh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for De Jongh in 1966 was 62, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Jongh 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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