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Nhan Name Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 顔 see Yan

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


Similar surnames: Than, Phan, Chan, Phang, Hau, Tuan, Ahsan, Nuhn, Sian, Stan

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Where is the Nhan family from?

You can see how Nhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nhan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nhan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nhan. 100% of Nhan men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nhan 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Nhan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nhan. For the veterans among your Nhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nhan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Nhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nhan in 1985 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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