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Nguy Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Ngụy): from the Chinese surname 魏 see Wei Vietnamese (Nguỳ): from the Chinese surname 危 see Wei

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


Similar surnames: Ngu, Ngo, Nguyen, Luu, Naum, Uy, Huy, Luy, Niu, Negus

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Nguy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nguy 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Nguy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Nguy. For the veterans among your Nguy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nguy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Nguy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nguy in 1982 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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