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Nyhus Family History

Nyhus Surname Meaning

Scandinavian (mainly Norwegian): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads and places called with ny ‘new’ + hus ‘house farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nyhus family from?

You can see how Nyhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nyhus families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyhus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nyhus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyhus 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 Nyhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyhus. 46% of Nyhus men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Nyhus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyhus were Machinist and Nurse.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Nurse
    9%

What Nyhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nyhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyhus. 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 488 military records available for the last name Nyhus. For the veterans among your Nyhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nyhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nyhus in 1962 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyhus 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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