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Nyssen Family History

Nyssen 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: Nissen, Nessen, Nasser, Nylen, Fossen, Nesser, Jessen, Kessen, Niesen

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Where is the Nyssen family from?

You can see how Nyssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyssen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nyssen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nyssen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyssen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nyssen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyssen 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 Nyssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyssen. 100% of Nyssen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nyssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Nyssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyssen 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Nyssen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nyssen. For the veterans among your Nyssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyssen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nyssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nyssen in 1961 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyssen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyssen 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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