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Nysen Family History

Nysen 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, Nyren, Nolen, Olsen, Hyden, Noser, Nye, Eisen, Elsen, Osen

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Where is the Nysen family from?

You can see how Nysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nysen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Nysen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nysen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nysen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Nysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nysen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Nysen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nysen. For the veterans among your Nysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nysen lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Nysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nysen in 1999 was 52, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nysen 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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