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Hyston Family History

Hyston 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: Haston, Heston, Hyson, Hoston, Huston, Hylton, Royston, Hilton

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Where is the Hyston family from?

You can see how Hyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hyston families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hyston's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hyston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyston 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 83 census records available for the last name Hyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hyston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hyston. For the veterans among your Hyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Hyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hyston in 1973 was 67, and 100 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyston 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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