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Nyhammer Family History

Nyhammer 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: Hammer, Hamer, Schimmer, Brammer, Harmer, Kammer, Hamper, Stammer

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Where is the Nyhammer family from?

You can see how Nyhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhammer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyhammer family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyhammer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nyhammer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyhammer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nyhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhammer 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Nyhammer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nyhammer. For the veterans among your Nyhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhammer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nyhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nyhammer in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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