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Heong Family History

Heong 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: Hong, Cheong, Heng, Heon, Leong, Jeong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Heong family from?

You can see how Heong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heong family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heong families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 3 Heong families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heong's in USA. California had the highest population of Heong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heong 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 158 census records available for the last name Heong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heong 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Heong. 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 29 military records available for the last name Heong. For the veterans among your Heong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heong lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Heong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heong in 1987 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heong 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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