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Dyste Family History

Dyste 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, Dust, Distel, Dyke, Droste, Date, Kaste, Beste, Lysne, Dente

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Where is the Dyste family from?

You can see how Dyste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyste family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dyste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Dyste families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyste's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dyste families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyste 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 Dyste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyste. 15% of Dyste men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dyste women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dyste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Dyste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyste 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dyste. 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 69 military records available for the last name Dyste. For the veterans among your Dyste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyste lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dyste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dyste in 1959 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyste 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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