Kyster Family History

Kyster Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Koster, Kuster, Kyser, Kaster, Kister, Oyster, Eyster, Lyster, Kester, Master

1,000 record(s) for Kyster

709	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
74	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
154	Census and Voter Lists
381	Member Trees

Where is the Kyster family from?

You can see how Kyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kyster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kyster families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kyster's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kyster families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kyster.

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 hand

34%

Farmer

34%

Laborer

34%

What Kyster family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 154 census records available for the last name Kyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Kyster. 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.

Military Records

There are 74 military records available for the last name Kyster. For the veterans among your Kyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kyster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kyster in 1968 was 80, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.