This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nych family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nych Family History

Nych 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: Nycz, Nyce, Zych, Lynch, Rich, Bach, Mach, Nice, Pech, Roch

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nych family from?

You can see how Nych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nych family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nych families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nych family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nych's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nych families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nych. 60% of Nych men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Nych | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Nych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Nych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nych census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nych

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Nych. 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.

View all Nych immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Nych. For the veterans among your Nych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nych military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nych family history

Discover More

What is the average Nych lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Nych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nych in 1973 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nych

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nych 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nych family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial