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Nylin Family History

Nylin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name with the same first element as Nylen + the adjectival suffix -in

a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Nylin family from?

You can see how Nylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nylin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nylin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nylin family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nylin's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nylin families in 1911.
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What did your Nylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nylin. 32% of Nylin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nylin women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Nylin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nylin 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Nylin. 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 231 military records available for the last name Nylin. For the veterans among your Nylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nylin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nylin in 1959 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nylin 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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