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Nya Family History

Nya Name 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: Na, Nye, Noya, Nys, Noa, Yu, Yan, Yi, Ma, Rye

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Where is the Nya family from?

You can see how Nya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nya family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nya's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nya families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nya 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 Nya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nya. 100% of Nya men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Nya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nya 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nya. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nya. For the veterans among your Nya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nya lifespan?

Average Nya life expectancy in 2003 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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