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Nyahay Family History

Nyahay 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: Nyhan, Nahas, Hay, Gahan, Yadav, Naas, Nay, Navas, Wahab, Nagar

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Where is the Nyahay family from?

You can see how Nyahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyahay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nyahay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyahay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nyahay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nyahay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nyahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyahay 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nyahay. 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 47 military records available for the last name Nyahay. For the veterans among your Nyahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyahay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nyahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nyahay in 1971 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyahay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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