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Nyht Family History

Nyht 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: Nohr, Nye, Nutt, Neat, Nott, Nast, Nett, Nacht, Neet, Natt

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Where is the Nyht family from?

You can see how Nyht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyht family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyht's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nyht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyht 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 Nyht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyht. 100% of Nyht 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 Nyht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nyht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyht 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nyht. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nyht. For the veterans among your Nyht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nyht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nyht in 1969 was 61, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyht 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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