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Hyst Family History

Hyst 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: Host, Hast, Hust, Hunt, Hutt, Hyde, Hatt, Hase, Hart, Best

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Where is the Hyst family from?

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

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hyst. 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 military records available for the last name Hyst. For the veterans among your Hyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyst lifespan?

Average Hyst life expectancy in 1980 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyst 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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