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Cyster Family History

Cyster Surname Meaning

Possibly from Middle English sester ‘brewer's vat’ influenced by the common English word sister. Alternatively, possibly from Middle English suster (earlier swuster) ‘sister’ itself though in what sense is unclear.

The most recent spelling-transformation is unexplained. Some later bearers with the modern spelling certainly belong with (2).

Sometimes arising from or confused with Sweetser or Switzer. Compare John Sweetser 1805 in IGI (Farnham Royal Bucks) with William Cyster 1809 in IGI (Farnham Royal Bucks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cyster family from?

You can see how Cyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cyster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Cyster families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Cyster's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Cyster families in 1891.
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What did your Cyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cyster. 100% of Cyster men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Cyster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyster 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cyster. 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 130 military records available for the last name Cyster. For the veterans among your Cyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyster lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Cyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cyster in 1984 was 66, and 58 in 2004.

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