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Nygaar Family History

Nygaar 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: Nygaard, Gaar, Nagar, Naar, Negaard, Nygard, Magyar, Haar, Schaar

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Where is the Nygaar family from?

You can see how Nygaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nygaar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nygaar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nygaar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nygaar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nygaar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nygaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nygaar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nygaar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nygaar. For the veterans among your Nygaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nygaar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Nygaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nygaar in 1977 was 32, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nygaar 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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