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Nysse Family History

Nysse 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: Fosse, Masse, Ness, Cosse, Nye, Jesse, Nasso, Bosse, Nissen, Noss

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Where is the Nysse family from?

You can see how Nysse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nysse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nysse family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nysse's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Nysse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nysse 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 Nysse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nysse. 100% of Nysse men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Nysse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Nysse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nysse 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nysse. 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 75 military records available for the last name Nysse. For the veterans among your Nysse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nysse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nysse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nysse in 1966 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nysse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nysse 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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