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Nydal Family History

Nydal 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: Nadal, Nydam, Nodal, Neal, Nida, Andal, Nyman, Dal, Nadel, Lyda

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Where is the Nydal family from?

You can see how Nydal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nydal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nydal family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nydal's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Nydal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nydal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nydal 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Nydal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nydal. For the veterans among your Nydal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nydal lifespan?

Average Nydal life expectancy in 1964 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nydal 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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