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Buyst Family History

Buyst Surname 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: Burst, Buys, Buist, Butt, Brust, Best, Kunst, Buss, Hurst, Bunt

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Where is the Buyst family from?

You can see how Buyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buyst family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Buyst families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Buyst's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Buyst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Buyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buyst 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Buyst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Buyst. For the veterans among your Buyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buyst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buyst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buyst

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