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Nydan Family History

Nydan 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: Nyman, Nyhan, Nydam, Yan, Yuan, Madan, Hyden, Lyman, Neman, Ryan

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Where is the Nydan family from?

You can see how Nydan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nydan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nydan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nydan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nydan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Nydan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nydan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nydan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nydan. For the veterans among your Nydan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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