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Nyhagen Family History

Nyhagen 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: Hagen, Nyhan, Rehagen, Hager, Haren, Haagen, Hage, Hagan, Nager

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Where is the Nyhagen family from?

You can see how Nyhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nyhagen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyhagen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nyhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyhagen. 43% of Nyhagen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nyhagen women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Oiler
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Nyhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Nyhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhagen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Nyhagen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Nyhagen. For the veterans among your Nyhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhagen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nyhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nyhagen in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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