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Ibister Family History

Ibister 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: Isbister, Lister, Bester, Bitter, Meister, Kister, Rister, Leister

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Where is the Ibister family from?

You can see how Ibister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ibister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Ibister families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibister's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ibister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibister 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 65 census records available for the last name Ibister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibister 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ibister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Ibister. For the veterans among your Ibister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibister lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ibister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ibister in 1979 was 62, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibister 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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