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Nyz Family History

Nyz 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: Nye, Nycz, Nez, Nys, Yu, Yi, Rye, Noe, Lye, Na

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nyz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nyz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nyz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nyz. 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 military records available for the last name Nyz. For the veterans among your Nyz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyz lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Nyz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nyz in 1997 was 72, and 64 in 1999.

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