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Bystedt Family History

Bystedt 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: Bastedo, Hustedt, Baskett, Bester, Bessent, Lystad, Beste, Busteed

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Where is the Bystedt family from?

You can see how Bystedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bystedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bystedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bystedt family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bystedt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bystedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bystedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bystedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bystedt. 50% of Bystedt men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Bystedt women worked as a Folder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

What Bystedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Bystedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bystedt 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Bystedt. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bystedt. For the veterans among your Bystedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bystedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bystedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bystedt in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bystedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bystedt 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.

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