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Nyy Family History

Nyy Name 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: Ney, Nye, Nay, Noy, Nys, Yu, May, Hay, Yi, Rye

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyy 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 Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Nyy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nyy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nyy. For the veterans among your Nyy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Nyy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nyy in 1978 was 88, and 81 in 2001.

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