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Nyholm Family History

Nyholm Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name formed with ny ‘new’ + holm ‘island’.

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


Similar surnames: Edholm, Ekholm, Engholm, Holm, Sundholm, Lundholm, Sandholm, Lindholm

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Where is the Nyholm family from?

You can see how Nyholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nyholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nyholm families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyholm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nyholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyholm. 15% of Nyholm men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Nyholm women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyholm were Foreman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nyholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyholm 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nyholm. 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 368 military records available for the last name Nyholm. For the veterans among your Nyholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyholm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nyholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nyholm in 1958 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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