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Nyboer Family History

Nyboer 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: Naber, Nabor, Nyborg, Nybo, Boer, Nieboer, Nyberg, Heyboer, Nuber

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Where is the Nyboer family from?

You can see how Nyboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyboer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nyboer families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nyboer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nyboer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyboer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyboer. 50% of Nyboer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nyboer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cabinetmaker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Nyboer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Nyboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyboer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyboer. 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 80 military records available for the last name Nyboer. For the veterans among your Nyboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyboer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nyboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nyboer in 1958 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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