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Nyhus Family History

Nyhus Name Meaning

Scandinavian (mainly Norwegian): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads and places called with ny ‘new’ + hus ‘house farm’.

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


Similar surnames: Nyhuis, Mehus, Naus, Nyenhuis, Eachus, Kyles, Nyholm, Naves, Venus

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Where is the Nyhus family from?

You can see how Nyhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Nyhus families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nyhus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nyhus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nyhus. 78% of Nyhus 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nyhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyhus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Nyhus. For the veterans among your Nyhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nyhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nyhus in 1962 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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