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Eyster Family History

Eyster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Aister: possibly a habitational name for someone from Eisten in Emsland district.

Compare Eister and Oyster.

The surname Aister is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Eyster family from?

You can see how Eyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Eyster families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eyster's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Eyster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyster 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 Eyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eyster. 13% of Eyster men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Eyster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eyster were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyster 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Eyster. 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 Eyster. For the veterans among your Eyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eyster in 1962 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyster 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.

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