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Nyman Name Meaning

Danish and Swedish: nickname for a newcomer to a place from Scandinavian ny ‘new’ + man ‘man’. The Swedish name may also be ornamental or habitational (compare Nylen ). Americanized form of Jewish Naiman ‘newcomer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ryman, Byman, Hyman, Eyman, Neman, Oman, Boman, Nieman, Hayman, Lyman

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Where is the Nyman family from?

You can see how Nyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Nyman families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Nyman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nyman families in 1891.
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What did your Nyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nyman. 24% of Nyman men worked as a Tailors Machinist and 84% of Nyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyman were General Labourer and Fur Machinist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Machinist
    24%
  • Tailors Presser
    16%
  • Master Tailor
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Fur Machinist
    4%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Nyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyman 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nyman. For the veterans among your Nyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Nyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nyman in 1942 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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