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Nys Name Meaning

French: from a shortened form of the personal name Denys a variant of Denis (see Dennis ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nau, Enis, Ris, Leys, Mis, Sas, Noya, Boys, Cyr, Noe

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Where is the Nys family from?

You can see how Nys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Nys families living in Oregon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Nys's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Nys families in 1880.
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What did your Nys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nys. 32% of Nys men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nys women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nys. 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 889 military records available for the last name Nys. For the veterans among your Nys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nys in 1962 was 66, and 13 in 2004.

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