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Nyson Family History

Nyson 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: Tyson, Dyson, Lyson, Hyson, Nason, Ayson, Son, Yon, Lyon, Jason

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Where is the Nyson family from?

You can see how Nyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nyson family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyson 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 Nyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyson. 100% of Nyson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nyson women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Nyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nyson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nyson. For the veterans among your Nyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Nyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nyson in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyson 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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