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Nyseth Family History

Nyseth 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: Seth, Nesseth, Roseth, Neth, Noeth, Huseth, Nemeth, Nameth, Wyeth

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Where is the Nyseth family from?

You can see how Nyseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nyseth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyseth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nyseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nyseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyseth. 25% of Nyseth men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nyseth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyseth were Hand Laborer and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Hand Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Nyseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Nyseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyseth 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nyseth. 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 53 military records available for the last name Nyseth. For the veterans among your Nyseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nyseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nyseth in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyseth 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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