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Nyberg Family History

Nyberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ny ‘new’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. This surname is also found in Finland.

Norwegian and Danish: habitational name from a farmstead so named of the same etymology as 1 above.

Compare Newburg.

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


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Where is the Nyberg family from?

You can see how Nyberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nyberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nyberg families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Nyberg's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nyberg families in 1891.
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What did your Nyberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Nyberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyberg 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyberg. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nyberg. For the veterans among your Nyberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Nyberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nyberg in 1948 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyberg 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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