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Hyster Family History

Hyster 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: Huster, Hoster, Hester, Oyster, Eyster, Hyser, Lyster, Master, Oster

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Where is the Hyster family from?

You can see how Hyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hyster families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Hyster families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hyster families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyster 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 86 census records available for the last name Hyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyster 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hyster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hyster. For the veterans among your Hyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyster lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hyster in 1974 was 46, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyster 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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