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Blyston Family History

Blyston 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: Blystone, Royston, Alston, Burston, Beaston, Elston, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Blyston family from?

You can see how Blyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blyston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Blyston families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Blyston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blyston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blyston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blyston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blyston. 100% of Blyston men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Blyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Blyston. 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 Blyston. For the veterans among your Blyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Blyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blyston in 1969 was 71, and 83 in 1986.

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