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Nyw Family History

Nyw 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: Nye, New, Nys, Yu, Yi, Rye, Low, Noe, Bow, Maw

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Where is the Nyw family from?

You can see how Nyw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nyw family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyw's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nyw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nyw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nyw. 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 Nyw. For the veterans among your Nyw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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