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Nyquist Family History

Nyquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ny ‘new’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Nyquist family from?

You can see how Nyquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Nyquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nyquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nyquist families in 1911.
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What did your Nyquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyquist. 19% of Nyquist men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Nyquist women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyquist were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Nyquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nyquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyquist 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyquist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nyquist. For the veterans among your Nyquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyquist lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nyquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nyquist in 1958 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyquist 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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