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Dykster Family History

Dykster 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: Doster, Dokter, Dunster, Dykstra, Oyster, Deuster, Deister, Eyster

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Where is the Dykster family from?

You can see how Dykster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dykster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dykster family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Dykster's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dykster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykster 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 Dykster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dykster. 60% of Dykster men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dykster women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fruit Packer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Dykster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Dykster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykster 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 Dykster. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dykster. For the veterans among your Dykster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykster lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Dykster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dykster in 1984 was 32, and 82 in 1995.

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