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Ylstra Family History

Ylstra 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: Zylstra, Lastra, Dykstra, Kustra, Westra, Alston, Elston, Gilstrap

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Where is the Ylstra family from?

You can see how Ylstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ylstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ylstra family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ylstra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ylstra families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Ylstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ylstra 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ylstra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ylstra. For the veterans among your Ylstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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