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Kryst Family History

Kryst 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: Krist, Brust, Kunst, Kress, Rust, Kost, Trost, Kraft, Prost, Rast

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Where is the Kryst family from?

You can see how Kryst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kryst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kryst family living in Arkansas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kryst's in USA. Arkansas and 5 other states had the highest population of Kryst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kryst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kryst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Kryst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kryst 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kryst. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kryst. For the veterans among your Kryst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kryst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kryst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kryst in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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