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Nylen Family History

Nylen Surname Meaning

Swedish (also Nylén): ornamental or habitational name formed with ny ‘new’ (also representing an element of a placename such as Nyland) + the adjectival suffix -én.

-en is a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’ with intrusive -l- for euphony.

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


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Where is the Nylen family from?

You can see how Nylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nylen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nylen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nylen family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nylen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nylen families in 1891.
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What did your Nylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nylen. 20% of Nylen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nylen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nylen were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Nylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nylen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nylen. 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 480 military records available for the last name Nylen. For the veterans among your Nylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nylen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nylen in 1950 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nylen 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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