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Nyks Family History

Nyks 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: Nys, Ryks, Ness, Nye, Naas, Dyke, Nims, Nies, Noss, Nuss

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Where is the Nyks family from?

You can see how Nyks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyks family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nyks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyks 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 14 census records available for the last name Nyks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyks 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nyks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nyks. For the veterans among your Nyks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Nyks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nyks in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyks 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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