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Nyes Family History

Nyes 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, Nies, Nees, Nys, Dyes, Nytes, Kyes, Noyes, Rye, Hayes

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Where is the Nyes family from?

You can see how Nyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nyes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nyes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyes 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 296 census records available for the last name Nyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nyes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nyes. For the veterans among your Nyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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