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Myster Family History

Myster 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: Master, Muster, Mester, Oyster, Moster, Mister, Eyster, Lyster, Oster

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Where is the Myster family from?

You can see how Myster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Myster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Myster family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Myster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Myster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myster 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 Myster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myster. 67% of Myster men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Myster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myster were Proprietor and Maid.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Myster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Myster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myster 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Myster. 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 244 military records available for the last name Myster. For the veterans among your Myster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myster lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Myster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myster in 1953 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myster 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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