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Leyster Family History

Leyster 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: Lester, Leister, Luyster, Eyster, Lyster, Fenster, Easter, Lister

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Where is the Leyster family from?

You can see how Leyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leyster families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Leyster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leyster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leyster. 100% of Leyster women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Leyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyster 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Leyster. 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 40 military records available for the last name Leyster. For the veterans among your Leyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyster lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Leyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leyster in 1987 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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