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De Yong Family History

De Yong 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: De Jong, De Young, Delong, De Hoog, Deshong, De Bono, De Bona

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Where is the De Yong family from?

You can see how De Yong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Yong family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most De Yong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 De Yong families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded De Yong's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of De Yong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Yong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average De Yong lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, De Yong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for De Yong in 1975 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Yong 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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