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Nuyens Family History

Nuyens 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: Neyens, Nugent, Neuens, Ludens, Rubens, Uyeno, Lukens, Nguyen, Nunes

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Where is the Nuyens family from?

You can see how Nuyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuyens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nuyens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuyens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nuyens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Nuyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuyens 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Nuyens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nuyens. For the veterans among your Nuyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuyens lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Nuyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nuyens in 1991 was 66, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuyens 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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