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Nyer Family History

Nyer 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: Dyer, Nye, Ayer, Tyer, Nier, Iyer, Neyer, Neer, Myer, Noyer

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Where is the Nyer family from?

You can see how Nyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nyer families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nyer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyer 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 Nyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyer. 25% of Nyer men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Nyer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyer were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Nyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyer 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Nyer. 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 227 military records available for the last name Nyer. For the veterans among your Nyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nyer in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyer 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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