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Nguen Family History

Nguen 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: Nguyen, Guan, Gunn, Nolen, Glen, Nunn, Gruen, Gren, Ruen, Eggen

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Where is the Nguen family from?

You can see how Nguen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nguen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nguen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nguen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Nguen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nguen 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 11 census records available for the last name Nguen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nguen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nguen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nguen. For the veterans among your Nguen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nguen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Nguen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nguen in 1996 was 7, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nguen 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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