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Nyffeler Family History

Nyffeler 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: Keffeler, Wyffels, Koffler, Nuffer, Leffler, Heffler, Loffler

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Where is the Nyffeler family from?

You can see how Nyffeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyffeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nyffeler families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyffeler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nyffeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyffeler 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 Nyffeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyffeler. 63% of Nyffeler 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Nyffeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Nyffeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyffeler 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Nyffeler. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nyffeler. For the veterans among your Nyffeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyffeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nyffeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nyffeler in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyffeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyffeler 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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