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Nyheim Family History

Nyheim 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: Heim, Opheim, Nesheim, Norheim, Nyhuis, Nyholm, Helm, Shim, Nye

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nyheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Nyheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyheim 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Nyheim. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nyheim. For the veterans among your Nyheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyheim lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Nyheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nyheim in 1974 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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