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Nyden Family History

Nyden 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: Hyden, Ryden, Nylen, Naden, Nyren, Lyden, Hayden, Nolen, Hyde, Eden

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Where is the Nyden family from?

You can see how Nyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nyden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nyden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyden 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 Nyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyden. 60% of Nyden men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Decorator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Nyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyden 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Nyden. 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 220 military records available for the last name Nyden. For the veterans among your Nyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nyden in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyden 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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