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Hystead Family History

Hystead 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: Hustead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Stead, Lystad, Hustad, Husted

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Where is the Hystead family from?

You can see how Hystead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hystead family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hystead family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hystead's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hystead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hystead 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 171 census records available for the last name Hystead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hystead 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hystead. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hystead. For the veterans among your Hystead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hystead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hystead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hystead in 1971 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hystead 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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