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Leong Family History

Leong Surname Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 梁 see Liang. variant Romanization of the surname 龍 possibly based on its Hokkien or Taiwanese pronunciation see Long.

5. variant Romanization of the surname 連 see Lian. The surname Leong is very common in Malaysia and Singapore especially in sense 1 above.

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


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Where is the Leong family from?

You can see how Leong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 37 Leong families living in British Columbia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Leong's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leong 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 Leong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leong. 41% of Leong men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Leong women worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    41%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Laundry
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Leong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leong 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 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Leong. 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 Leong. For the veterans among your Leong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leong lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leong in 1944 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leong 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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