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Fylstra Family History

Fylstra 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: Zylstra, Dykstra, Gilstrap, Flora, Balestra, Lastra, Hamstra, Festa

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Where is the Fylstra family from?

You can see how Fylstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fylstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fylstra families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fylstra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fylstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fylstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fylstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fylstra. 34% of Fylstra men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fylstra women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Fylstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Fylstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fylstra 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fylstra. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fylstra. For the veterans among your Fylstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fylstra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fylstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fylstra in 1962 was 70, and 94 in 2003.

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