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Nyman Family History

Nyman Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 15 Nyman families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nyman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nyman families in 1911.
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What did your Nyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nyman. 50% of Nyman 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
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Trapper
    25%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyman 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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