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Tongren Family History

Tongren 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: Toren, Longden, Youngren, Tonge, Toburen, Tangen, Tingen, Fondren

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Where is the Tongren family from?

You can see how Tongren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tongren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tongren family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tongren's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tongren families in 1880.
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What did your Tongren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tongren. 60% of Tongren men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tongren women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tongren were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Tongren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongren 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tongren. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tongren. For the veterans among your Tongren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tongren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tongren in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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