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Cyester Family History

Cyester 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: Chester, Clester, Yester, Tester, Coster, Bester, Pester, Nester

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Where is the Cyester family from?

You can see how Cyester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cyester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cyester families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cyester's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Cyester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cyester ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cyester ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Cyester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyester 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cyester. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cyester. For the veterans among your Cyester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyester lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cyester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cyester in 1965 was 64, and 97 in 2004.

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