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Dupoyster Family History

Dupoyster 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: Doster, Poster, Polster, Dunster, Oyster, Luyster, Royster, Boyster

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Where is the Dupoyster family from?

You can see how Dupoyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupoyster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupoyster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dupoyster family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dupoyster's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dupoyster families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Dupoyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupoyster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dupoyster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dupoyster. For the veterans among your Dupoyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupoyster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Dupoyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dupoyster in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupoyster 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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