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Nyst Family History

Nyst 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: Nast, Nys, Nest, Nist, Best, Post, Ness, Oest, Most, Last

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Where is the Nyst family from?

You can see how Nyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyst family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyst's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Nyst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyst 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 Nyst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nyst. 100% of Nyst women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Nyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyst 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nyst. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nyst. For the veterans among your Nyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyst 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyst

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