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Hyerstay Family History

Hyerstay 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: Harstad, Hegstad, Hershey, Fjerstad, Erstad, Huerta, Herst, Hersman

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Where is the Hyerstay family from?

You can see how Hyerstay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyerstay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hyerstay family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyerstay's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hyerstay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyerstay 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 37 census records available for the last name Hyerstay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyerstay 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 Hyerstay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hyerstay. For the veterans among your Hyerstay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyerstay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Hyerstay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hyerstay in 1959 was 57, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyerstay 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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