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Nygh Family History

Nygh 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: Nigh, Rygh, Hugh, Nash, Nye, Yoh, High, Nagi, Noah, Nagy

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Where is the Nygh family from?

You can see how Nygh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nygh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nygh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nygh family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nygh's in USA. California had the highest population of Nygh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Nygh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nygh 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nygh. 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 124 military records available for the last name Nygh. For the veterans among your Nygh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nygh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Nygh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nygh in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nygh 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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