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Nyqvist Family History

Nyqvist 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: Nyquist, Quist, Naqvi, Boquist, Norquist, Nyhuis, Edquist, Engquist

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Where is the Nyqvist family from?

You can see how Nyqvist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyqvist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nyqvist families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyqvist's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nyqvist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nyqvist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyqvist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyqvist. 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 Nyqvist. For the veterans among your Nyqvist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyqvist lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Nyqvist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nyqvist in 1983 was 48, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyqvist 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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