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Nyhuis Family History

Nyhuis Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Nijhuis a topographic name meaning ‘new house’. This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Nyhuis family from?

You can see how Nyhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhuis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyhuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Nyhuis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyhuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nyhuis families in 1880.
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What did your Nyhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyhuis. 40% of Nyhuis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nyhuis women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nyhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Nyhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhuis 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Nyhuis. 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 286 military records available for the last name Nyhuis. For the veterans among your Nyhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhuis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Nyhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nyhuis in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyhuis 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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