This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nysteen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nysteen Family History

Nysteen 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: Nystuen, Steen, Alsteen, Osteen, Casteen, Stein, Kasten, Osten, Stern

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nysteen family from?

You can see how Nysteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nysteen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nysteen family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nysteen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Nysteen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nysteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nysteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nysteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nysteen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nysteen

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Nysteen. 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.

View all Nysteen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Nysteen. For the veterans among your Nysteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nysteen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nysteen family history

Discover More

What is the average Nysteen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Nysteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nysteen in 1978 was 90, and 96 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nysteen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nysteen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial