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Isban Family History

Isban 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: Isaac, Ban, Shan, Osman, Swan, Span, Laban, Urban, Issa, Islam

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Where is the Isban family from?

You can see how Isban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Isban family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isban's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Isban families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isban 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 129 census records available for the last name Isban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isban 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Isban. 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 83 military records available for the last name Isban. For the veterans among your Isban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isban lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Isban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Isban in 1962 was 34, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isban 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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