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Nyffler Family History

Nyffler 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: Koffler, Nuffer, Leffler, Heffler, Loffler, Hoffler, Effler, Oyler

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Where is the Nyffler family from?

You can see how Nyffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyffler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nyffler families living in Nebraska. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nyffler's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nyffler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyffler 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 Nyffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyffler. 100% of Nyffler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Nyffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Nyffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyffler 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 Nyffler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nyffler. For the veterans among your Nyffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nyffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nyffler in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyffler 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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