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Nyce Family History

Nyce Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuss. This surname is most common in PA. Compare Nice.

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


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Where is the Nyce family from?

You can see how Nyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Nyce families living in Suffolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nyce's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nyce families in 1891.
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What did your Nyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nyce. 100% of Nyce 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Nyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyce 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Nyce. 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 694 military records available for the last name Nyce. For the veterans among your Nyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyce lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nyce in 1953 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyce 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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