Nyborg Family History

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Nyborg Name Meaning

Scandinavian: habitational name from a common farmstead name and place name, or an ornamental name. In either case, the name is formed with ny ‘new’ + borg ‘fortress’, ‘castle’, ‘town’; this second element is commonly applied to natural formations which resemble fortifications.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Nyberg, Borg, Nybo, Wiborg, Ryberg, Boberg, Nord, Burg, Nyholm

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Nyborg Family Origin

Where is the Nyborg family from?

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You can see how Nyborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyborg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyborg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nyborg families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyborg's in the UK. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Nyborg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nyborg Family Occupations

What did your Nyborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Hand (retired) was the top reported job for people in the UK named Nyborg.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Timber Hand (retired)
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nyborg Historical Records

What Nyborg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nyborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyborg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyborg. 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 Card

There are 402 military records available for the last name Nyborg. For the veterans among your Nyborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nyborg Life Expectancy

What is the average Nyborg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nyborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nyborg in 1962 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyborg 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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