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Nyen Family History

Nyen 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: Nye, Oyen, Nylen, Ryen, Nyren, Yen, Yan, Yin, Rye, Yon

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Where is the Nyen family from?

You can see how Nyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nyen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nyen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyen 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 Nyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyen. 50% of Nyen 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Road Conductor
    20%

What Nyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Nyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyen 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Nyen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nyen. For the veterans among your Nyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nyen in 1966 was 69, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyen 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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