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Dyster Family History

Dyster Surname Meaning

see Dexter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dyster family from?

You can see how Dyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Dyster families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dyster's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dyster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyster 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 Dyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dyster. 100% of Dyster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dyster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyster 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Dyster. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dyster. For the veterans among your Dyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Dyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dyster in 1966 was 89, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyster 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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