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Nghiem Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Nghiêm): from the Chinese surname 嚴 see Yan

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


Similar surnames: Chiem, Hier, Liem, Chim, Hem, Rahim, Grieb, Diem, Nihill, Shie

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There are 15 census records available for the last name Nghiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nghiem 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Nghiem. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nghiem. For the veterans among your Nghiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nghiem lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Nghiem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nghiem in 1978 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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