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Lyste Family History

Lyste 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: Lysne, Lyster, Lye, Last, Lister, Leite, Lyle, Lyde, List, Lester

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Where is the Lyste family from?

You can see how Lyste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyste family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lyste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lyste families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lyste's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Lyste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lyste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyste. 34% of Lyste men worked as a Farm Manager. .

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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

  • Farm Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Lyste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyste 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lyste. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lyste. For the veterans among your Lyste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyste lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lyste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lyste in 1959 was 38, and 76 in 2003.

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