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Reyst Family History

Reyst 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: Reust, Reist, Rest, Reis, Rey, Best, Oest, Geist, Reese, Rust

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Reyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyst 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Reyst. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Reyst. For the veterans among your Reyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Reyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reyst in 1964 was 51, and 83 in 2002.

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