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Nyren Family History

Nyren Name Meaning

Swedish (Nyrén): ornamental name from ny ‘new’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’ with intrusive -r- for euphony.

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


Similar surnames: Nylen, Noren, Nygren, Loren, Noreen, Moren, Norden, Norin, Myren

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Where is the Nyren family from?

You can see how Nyren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nyren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nyren families living in Sussex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nyren's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Nyren families in 1891.
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What did your Nyren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nyren. 67% of Nyren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Companion
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nyren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyren 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Nyren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Nyren. For the veterans among your Nyren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nyren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nyren in 1968 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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