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Nyas Family History

Nyas 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: Naas, Vyas, Dyas, Byas, Nys, Neas, Yan, Ras, Na, Ness

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Where is the Nyas family from?

You can see how Nyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nyas family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyas's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Nyas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nyas. 100% of Nyas 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
    100%

What Nyas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nyas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nyas. For the veterans among your Nyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyas 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyas

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