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Nyder Family History

Nyder 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: Nader, Snyder, Ryder, Neder, Hyder, Hyde, Kader, Reder, Oyler, Hyden

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Where is the Nyder family from?

You can see how Nyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nyder family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyder's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Nyder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nyder. 100% of Nyder 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%

What Nyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Nyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyder 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nyder. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nyder. For the veterans among your Nyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nyder in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyder 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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