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Nyfield Family History

Nyfield 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: Byfield, Field, Mayfield, Layfield, Fifield, Cofield, Infield

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Where is the Nyfield family from?

You can see how Nyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyfield family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nyfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Nyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyfield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nyfield. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nyfield. For the veterans among your Nyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyfield lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Nyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nyfield in 1976 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyfield 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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