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Nywall Family History

Nywall 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: Wall, Newhall, Newell, Ryall, Lyall, Lawall, Nall, Kowall, Engwall

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Where is the Nywall family from?

You can see how Nywall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nywall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nywall family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nywall's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Nywall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nywall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nywall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Nywall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nywall 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nywall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nywall. For the veterans among your Nywall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nywall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Nywall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nywall in 1958 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

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