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Duyster Family History

Duyster 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: Dunster, Luyster, Doster, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Munster, Huyser

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Where is the Duyster family from?

You can see how Duyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duyster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Duyster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Duyster family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Duyster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Duyster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duyster 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 56 census records available for the last name Duyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duyster 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Duyster. 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 11 military records available for the last name Duyster. For the veterans among your Duyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duyster lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Duyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duyster in 1971 was 78, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duyster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duyster 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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