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Nyght Family History

Nyght 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: Knight, Light, Nacht, Hight, Nigh, Wight, Might, Kight, Rygh, Voght

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Where is the Nyght family from?

You can see how Nyght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyght family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nyght families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyght's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nyght families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyght 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 Nyght ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Nyght family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Nyght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyght 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nyght. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nyght. For the veterans among your Nyght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyght lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Nyght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nyght in 1972 was 88, and 106 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyght

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyght 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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