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Oyston Family History

Oyston Surname Meaning

variant of Owston (1).

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


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Where is the Oyston family from?

You can see how Oyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oyston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Oyston families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Oyston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Oyston families in 1891.
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What did your Oyston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oyston. 20% of Oyston men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Oyston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oyston were Bookbinder and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Glass Beveller
    20%
  • Bookbinder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

What Oyston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyston 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Oyston. 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 334 military records available for the last name Oyston. For the veterans among your Oyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oyston in 1965 was 77, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oyston 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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