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Nymen Family History

Nymen 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: Nylen, Nyman, Nyren, Nolen, Nemec, Hyden, Lyman, Nye, Neman, Kamen

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Where is the Nymen family from?

You can see how Nymen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nymen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nymen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nymen families living in West Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nymen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Nymen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Nymen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nymen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nymen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nymen. For the veterans among your Nymen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nymen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Nymen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nymen in 1974 was 87, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nymen 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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