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Wyst Family History

Wyst 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: West, Wist, Wyse, Wyss, Best, Wass, Post, Oest, Most, Last

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Where is the Wyst family from?

You can see how Wyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wyst family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wyst's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Wyst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyst 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 181 census records available for the last name Wyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyst 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wyst. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wyst. For the veterans among your Wyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyst lifespan?

Average Wyst life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyst 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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