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Rystram Family History

Rystram Surname 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: Rystrom, Stram, Bystrom, Nystrom, Strom, Bertram, Mottram, Lystad

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Where is the Rystram family from?

You can see how Rystram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rystram family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rystram families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rystram's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rystram families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rystram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rystram 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rystram. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rystram. For the veterans among your Rystram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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