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Bystrek Family History

Bystrek 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: Bystrom, Bester, Mestre, Borek, Sistek, Beste, Bestgen, Starek

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Where is the Bystrek family from?

You can see how Bystrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bystrek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bystrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bystrek family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bystrek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bystrek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bystrek 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 Bystrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bystrek. 67% of Bystrek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bystrek women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bystrek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Bystrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bystrek 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bystrek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bystrek. For the veterans among your Bystrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bystrek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bystrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bystrek in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bystrek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bystrek 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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