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Nyquest Family History

Nyquest 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: Nyquist, Quest, Quist, Wuest, Quast, Niquette, Nauert, Jaques, Guest

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Where is the Nyquest family from?

You can see how Nyquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyquest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyquest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nyquest families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nyquest's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nyquest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyquest 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 Nyquest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyquest. 100% of Nyquest men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nyquest women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nyquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Nyquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyquest 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nyquest. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nyquest. For the veterans among your Nyquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyquest lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Nyquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nyquest in 1979 was 74, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyquest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyquest 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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