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Nybo Family History

Nybo Surname Meaning

Scandinavian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named with ny ‘new’ + bo ‘home’

or an ornamental name with the same origin.

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


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Where is the Nybo family from?

You can see how Nybo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nybo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nybo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nybo families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nybo's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nybo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nybo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nybo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nybo. 100% of Nybo 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
    100%

What Nybo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Nybo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nybo 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Nybo. 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 182 military records available for the last name Nybo. For the veterans among your Nybo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nybo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nybo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nybo in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nybo 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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