Nyss Family History

Nyss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Ness, Noss, Nuss, Niss, Nass, Nys, Wyss, Ross, Moss, Bass

580	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
99	Immigration Records
92	Census and Voter Lists
502	Member Trees

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Where is the Nyss family from?

You can see how Nyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyss family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nyss's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Nyss families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 92 census records available for the last name Nyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Nyss. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Nyss. For the veterans among your Nyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyss lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Nyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nyss in 1992 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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Nyss Surname Meaning

Where is the Nyss family from?

What Nyss family records will you find?

What is the average Nyss lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Nyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nyss in 1992 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

Nyss Family History

Nyss Surname Meaning

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What is the average Nyss lifespan?

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Nyss Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Nyss

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Where is the Nyss family from?

What Nyss family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Nyss family history

What is the average Nyss lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nyss family tree

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