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Kryston Family History

Kryston 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: Kriston, Royston, Ruston, Preston, Bryson, Roston, Croston, Kristan

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Where is the Kryston family from?

You can see how Kryston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kryston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kryston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kryston families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kryston's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kryston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kryston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kryston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kryston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kryston 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kryston. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kryston. For the veterans among your Kryston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kryston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kryston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kryston in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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