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Nylund Family History

Nylund Surname Meaning

Scandinavian, especially Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named with ny ‘new’ + lund ‘grove’.

In Swedish it also occurs as an ornamental name.

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


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Where is the Nylund family from?

You can see how Nylund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nylund family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nylund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nylund family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nylund's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Nylund families in 1891.
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What did your Nylund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nylund. 25% of Nylund men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nylund women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nylund were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nylund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nylund 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nylund. 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 717 military records available for the last name Nylund. For the veterans among your Nylund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nylund lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nylund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nylund in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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