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Islan Family History

Islan 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: Islam, Island, Islas, Aslan, Isaac, Shan, Osman, Swan, Balan, Span

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Where is the Islan family from?

You can see how Islan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Islan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Islan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Islan family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Islan's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Islan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Islan 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 150 census records available for the last name Islan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Islan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Islan. 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 Islan. For the veterans among your Islan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Islan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Islan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Islan in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Islan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Islan 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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