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Ny Family History

Ny Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or soldier's name from ny ‘new’. It may sometimes derive from a placename beginning with Ny-.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 倪 (see Ni) or 聶 (see Nie).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ny family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ny. 100% of Ny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ny 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ny. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ny. For the veterans among your Ny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ny in 1970 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ny 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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