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Toyster Family History

Toyster 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: Oyster, Royster, Boyster, Oster, Forster, Koster, Tester, Doster

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Where is the Toyster family from?

You can see how Toyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toyster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Toyster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Toyster families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toyster's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Toyster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toyster 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 51 census records available for the last name Toyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toyster 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Toyster. 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 5 military records available for the last name Toyster. For the veterans among your Toyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toyster lifespan?

Average Toyster life expectancy in 2003 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toyster 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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