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Ngow Family History

Ngow Surname 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: Ngo, Gow, Low, Noe, Bow, Brow, Noon, No, Goy, Trow

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Where is the Ngow family from?

You can see how Ngow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ngow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ngow families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ngow's in USA. California had the highest population of Ngow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ngow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ngow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ngow 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Ngow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Ngow. For the veterans among your Ngow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ngow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Ngow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ngow in 1959 was 48, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ngow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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