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Nghiem Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Nghiêm): from the Chinese surname 嚴 see Yan

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


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What is the average Nghiem lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Nghiem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nghiem in 1978 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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