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Nham Family History

Nham Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Nhâm or Nhậm): from the Chinese surname 任 see Ren

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


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You can see how Nham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nham family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nham's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nham families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Nham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nham 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nham. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nham. For the veterans among your Nham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Nham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nham in 1978 was 91, and 82 in 2003.

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