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Ngum Family History

Ngum 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: Gum, Ngu, Nguy, Naum, Gu, Guo, Baum, Nam, Lum, Niu

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Where is the Ngum family from?

You can see how Ngum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ngum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ngum family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ngum's in USA. California had the highest population of Ngum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ngum 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 21 census records available for the last name Ngum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ngum 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ngum. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ngum. For the veterans among your Ngum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ngum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ngum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ngum in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ngum 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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