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Nyx Family History

Nyx 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, Nix, Nys, Yu, Yi, Rye, Fox, Noe, Max, Box

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Where is the Nyx family from?

You can see how Nyx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyx family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nyx families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Nyx family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyx's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nyx families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyx 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 17 census records available for the last name Nyx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyx 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nyx. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nyx. For the veterans among your Nyx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyx lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Nyx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nyx in 1973 was 86, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyx 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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