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Ngan Family History

Ngan Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 顏 and 晏 see Yan 4 and 5.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 銀 and 鄞 see Yin 5 and 6.

Vietnamese (Ngân): from the Chinese surname 鄞 see Yin 6.

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


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You can see how Ngan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ngan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ngan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ngan families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ngan's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Ngan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ngan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ngan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cut Off
    100%

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Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Ngan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ngan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ngan. 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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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Ngan. For the veterans among your Ngan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ngan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ngan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ngan in 1960 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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