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Ngai Family History

Ngai Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 魏 and 危 see Wei 1 and Cantonese form of the surname 倪 see Ni.

Cantonese form of the surname 艾 see Ai.

Cantonese form of the surnames 蟻 and 羿 see Yi 6 and 8.

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


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Where is the Ngai family from?

You can see how Ngai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ngai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ngai family living in Florida. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ngai's in USA. Florida and 4 other states had the highest population of Ngai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ngai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ngai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ngai. 60% of Ngai men worked as a Laundryman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laundryman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Ngai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ngai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ngai 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ngai. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ngai. For the veterans among your Ngai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ngai lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ngai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ngai in 1970 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ngai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ngai 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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