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Nysted Family History

Nysted 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: Nester, Lystad, Nestel, Oyster, Nystuen, Husted, Eyster, Nytes

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Where is the Nysted family from?

You can see how Nysted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nysted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nysted families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nysted's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nysted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nysted 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 Nysted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nysted. 100% of Nysted 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 Nysted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Nysted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nysted 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Nysted. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nysted. For the veterans among your Nysted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nysted lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nysted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nysted in 1962 was 83, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nysted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nysted 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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