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Beyster Family History

Beyster Name 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: Bester, Eyster, Boyster, Fenster, Bruster, Easter, Tester, Pester

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Where is the Beyster family from?

You can see how Beyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beyster family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beyster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyster. 75% of Beyster men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Steel Treating
    25%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Beyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyster 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Beyster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Beyster. For the veterans among your Beyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beyster in 1963 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

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