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Nystedt Family History

Nystedt 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: Hustedt, Nester, Lystad, Neustadt, Nienstedt, Bastedo, Sandstedt

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Where is the Nystedt family from?

You can see how Nystedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nystedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nystedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nystedt families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nystedt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nystedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nystedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nystedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nystedt. 38% of Nystedt men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Nystedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nystedt 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Nystedt. 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 168 military records available for the last name Nystedt. For the veterans among your Nystedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nystedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nystedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nystedt in 1963 was 77, and 101 in 2004.

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