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Nyi Family History

Nyi 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: Yi, Ni, Nye, Nii, Nys, Ji, Yu, Li, Shi, Chi

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Where is the Nyi family from?

You can see how Nyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nyi families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nyi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nyi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyi 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Nyi. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nyi. For the veterans among your Nyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nyi in 1970 was 87, and 70 in 2002.

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