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Jeong Family History

Jeong Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏng (see Chong ). Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 張 see Zhang

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


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Where is the Jeong family from?

You can see how Jeong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jeong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jeong families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jeong's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jeong families in 1911.
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What did your Jeong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeong. 100% of Jeong men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

What Jeong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Jeong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeong 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeong. 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 139 military records available for the last name Jeong. For the veterans among your Jeong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeong lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jeong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jeong in 1954 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeong 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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