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Namyst Family History

Namyst 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: Nast, Amyot, James, Amos, Most, Last, Nam, Nash, Damas, Mast

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Where is the Namyst family from?

You can see how Namyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namyst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Namyst family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Namyst's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Namyst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Namyst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Namyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namyst 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Namyst. 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 28 military records available for the last name Namyst. For the veterans among your Namyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namyst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Namyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Namyst in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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