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Dystra Family History

Dystra 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: Dykstra, Dysart, Lastra, Zylstra, Kustra, Dutra, Destro, Westra

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Where is the Dystra family from?

You can see how Dystra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dystra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dystra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dystra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dystra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dystra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dystra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dystra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dystra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Dystra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dystra 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dystra. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dystra. For the veterans among your Dystra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dystra lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Dystra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dystra in 1979 was 46, and 77 in 1999.

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