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Nigam Family History

Nigam Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Kayastha name. In Hindi the word nigəm (from Sanskrit nigama) has several meanings including ‘path’ ‘market’ and ‘determination’.

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


Similar surnames: Nagar, Niva, Gamm, Dignam, Niwa, Higham, Higa, Nagai, Virag, Bigham

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Where is the Nigam family from?

You can see how Nigam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nigam families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigam's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nigam families in 1920.
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What did your Nigam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nigam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nigam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigam 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Nigam. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nigam. For the veterans among your Nigam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigam lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Nigam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nigam in 1986 was 56, and 74 in 2002.

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