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Nydell Family History

Nydell 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: Rydell, Nudell, Nadell, Dell, Yell, Odell, Bodell, Nell, Newell

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Where is the Nydell family from?

You can see how Nydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nydell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nydell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nydell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nydell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nydell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nydell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Nydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nydell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nydell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nydell. For the veterans among your Nydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nydell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Nydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nydell in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nydell 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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