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Scyster Family History

Scyster 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: Coster, Shuster, Schuster, Sester, Oyster, Luyster, Custer, Caster

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Where is the Scyster family from?

You can see how Scyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scyster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scyster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scyster families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Scyster's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scyster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scyster 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 71 census records available for the last name Scyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scyster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scyster. 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 22 military records available for the last name Scyster. For the veterans among your Scyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scyster lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Scyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scyster in 1975 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scyster 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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