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Nimphius Family History

Nimphius 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: Kamphaus, Niehaus, Nienhaus, Niehus, Simpkins, Nims, Neuhaus, Bumpus

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Where is the Nimphius family from?

You can see how Nimphius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimphius family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimphius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Nimphius families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimphius's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Nimphius families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimphius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nimphius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Nimphius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimphius 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nimphius. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nimphius. For the veterans among your Nimphius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimphius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nimphius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nimphius in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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