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Iister Family History

Iister 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: Lister, Kister, Rister, Fister, Mister, Eister, Fisher, Master

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Where is the Iister family from?

You can see how Iister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iister family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Iister family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iister's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Iister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iister 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 26 census records available for the last name Iister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Iister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iister. For the veterans among your Iister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iister 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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