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Nyers Family History

Nyers 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: Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Hyers, Pyers, Wyers, Ness, Dyer, Nye

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Where is the Nyers family from?

You can see how Nyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nyers families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nyers's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Nyers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyers 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 Nyers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyers 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Nyers. 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 493 military records available for the last name Nyers. For the veterans among your Nyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nyers in 1952 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyers 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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