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Leong Family History

Leong Name Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 梁 see Liang . variant Romanization of the surname 龍 possibly based on its Hokkien or Taiwanese pronunciation see Long 5. variant Romanization of the surname 連 see Lian The surname Leong is very common in Malaysia and Singapore especially in sense 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leung, Long, Leng, Jeong, Teng, Kwong, Hong, Pong, Eng, Lung

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Where is the Leong family from?

You can see how Leong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 178 Leong families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Leong's in USA. California had the highest population of Leong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leong. 11% of Leong men worked as a Cook and 14% of Leong women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leong were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Cook
    11%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Leong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leong 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 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Leong. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leong. For the veterans among your Leong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leong lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leong in 1944 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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