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Trong Family History

Trong 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: Rong, Tong, Strong, Tron, Trone, Thong, Truong, Brong, Troung, Trang

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Where is the Trong family from?

You can see how Trong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Trong families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trong's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Trong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trong. 34% of Trong men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Trong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trong 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Trong. 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 93 military records available for the last name Trong. For the veterans among your Trong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trong lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trong in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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