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Derong Family History

Derong Name 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: Delong, Dering, Rong, Heron, Dong, Dring, Deng, Strong, Drone, Hering

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Where is the Derong family from?

You can see how Derong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derong family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Derong family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Derong's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Derong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derong ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Derong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derong 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Derong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Derong. For the veterans among your Derong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derong lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derong in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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