Dong Family History

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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.

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

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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 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.
Search 1881 Canadian census records for Dong
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.
View all Dong immigration records
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.
View all Dong military records

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.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Dong

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.

View all Dong immigration records

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.

View all Dong military records

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dong