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Nyback Family History

Nyback 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: Ryback, Back, Boback, Nack, Reback, Koback, Rybak, Rybacki, Lybeck

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Where is the Nyback family from?

You can see how Nyback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nyback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nyback families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nyback's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Nyback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyback 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 Nyback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyback. 50% of Nyback men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

What Nyback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Nyback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyback 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Nyback. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nyback. For the veterans among your Nyback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyback lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nyback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nyback in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyback 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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