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Nydegger Family History

Nydegger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Nideck in Alsace France.

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


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Where is the Nydegger family from?

You can see how Nydegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nydegger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nydegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Nydegger families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Nydegger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nydegger families in 1880.
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What did your Nydegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nydegger. 33% of Nydegger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nydegger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nydegger were Farm Operator and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nydegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nydegger 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Nydegger. 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 281 military records available for the last name Nydegger. For the veterans among your Nydegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nydegger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nydegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nydegger in 1949 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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