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Idis Family History

Idis 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: Idris, Reis, Ida, Lis, Meis, Ades, Rais, Ide, Din, Rodis

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Where is the Idis family from?

You can see how Idis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Idis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Idis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Idis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Idis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idis 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 79 census records available for the last name Idis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Idis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Idis. For the veterans among your Idis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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