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Nyhous Family History

Nyhous 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: Nyhus, Nyhuis, Nyholm, Byous, Zhou, You, House, Newhouse, Cyrus

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Where is the Nyhous family from?

You can see how Nyhous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyhous family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nyhous family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyhous's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nyhous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyhous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyhous ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Nyhous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyhous 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nyhous. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nyhous. For the veterans among your Nyhous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyhous lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Nyhous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nyhous in 1983 was 63, and 36 in 2002.

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