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Blystra Family History

Blystra 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: Balestra, Lastra, Lystad, Basara, Blythe, Blaser, Boonstra, Hamstra

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Blystra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blystra 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Blystra. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Blystra. For the veterans among your Blystra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blystra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Blystra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blystra in 1969 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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