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Nybakken Family History

Nybakken 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: Bakken, Bakke, Bakker, Backen, Lykken, Banken, Baker, Bracken, Barker

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Where is the Nybakken family from?

You can see how Nybakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nybakken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nybakken families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nybakken's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nybakken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nybakken 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 Nybakken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nybakken. 75% of Nybakken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Nybakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Nybakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nybakken 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Nybakken. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nybakken. For the veterans among your Nybakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nybakken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nybakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nybakken in 1971 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nybakken 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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