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Lam Yuen Family History

Lam Yuen 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: Lampinen, Layden, Lampen, Layer, Hayden, Kampen, Mammen, Mayen

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Lam Yuen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lam Yuen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lam Yuen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lam Yuen. For the veterans among your Lam Yuen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lam Yuen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Lam Yuen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lam Yuen in 1984 was 7, and 32 in 2001.

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