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Nyrell Family History

Nyrell 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: Norell, Tyrell, Yell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Abrell, Morell, Nell, Newell

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Where is the Nyrell family from?

You can see how Nyrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nyrell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyrell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nyrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Nyrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyrell 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Nyrell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nyrell. For the veterans among your Nyrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyrell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Nyrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nyrell in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyrell 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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