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Iost Family History

Iost 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: Post, Most, Ost, Host, Kost, Rost, Bost, Dost, Jost, Cost

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Where is the Iost family from?

You can see how Iost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iost family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Iost families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iost 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 235 census records available for the last name Iost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iost 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 Iost. 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 22 military records available for the last name Iost. For the veterans among your Iost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iost lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iost 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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