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Nyleen Family History

Nyleen 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: Nylen, Nolen, Leen, Nyren, Rydeen, Noreen, Hylen, Nilsen, Rylee

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Where is the Nyleen family from?

You can see how Nyleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyleen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyleen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyleen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nyleen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nyleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyleen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nyleen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nyleen. For the veterans among your Nyleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyleen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nyleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nyleen in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyleen 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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