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Dong Name Meaning

Chinese : from a character that also means ‘to supervise’ or ‘to manage’. The story goes that in the 23rd century bc, an adviser to the emperor Shun was given this surname due to his ability to supervise and train dragons. Additionally, at one time during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), Dong was part of the title of official historians. The descendants of a historian of the state of Jin adopted the character for Dong from their ancestor’s title and used it as a surname. Vietnamese ({D-}ông and {D-}ô`ng): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Long, Gong, Rong, Hong, Tong, Kong, Yong, Song, Dang, Zong

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Dong Family Origin

Where is the Dong family from?

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You can see how Dong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dong families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 43 Dong families living in British Columbia. This was about 49% of all the recorded Dong's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dong Family Occupations

What did your Dong ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Dong occupation in Canada was Cook. 100% of Dong's were Cooks.

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  • Cook

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dong ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dong Historical Records

What Dong family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dong census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dong. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dong. For the veterans among your Dong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dong Life Expectancy

What is the average Dong lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dong in 1950 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dong 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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