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Nyander Family History

Nyander 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: Nylander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Brander, Sander, Ander

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Where is the Nyander family from?

You can see how Nyander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyander family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nyander's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Nyander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nyander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyander 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nyander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nyander. For the veterans among your Nyander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyander lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Nyander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nyander in 1977 was 87, and 91 in 1987.

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