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Dylong Family History

Dylong 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: Delong, Dulong, Long, Yong, Dong, Ayling, Wysong, Dyson, Delon

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Where is the Dylong family from?

You can see how Dylong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dylong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dylong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dylong family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dylong's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dylong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dylong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dylong. 72% of Dylong men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dylong women worked as an Office Cleaner.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Cleaner
    100%

What Dylong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Dylong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylong 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dylong. 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 173 military records available for the last name Dylong. For the veterans among your Dylong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dylong lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dylong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dylong in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dylong 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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