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Islander Family History

Islander 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: Iskander, Lander, Bolander, Sander, Melander, Helander, Kolander

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Where is the Islander family from?

You can see how Islander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Islander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Islander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Islander family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Islander's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Islander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Islander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Islander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Islander. 100% of Islander men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Islander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Islander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Islander 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Islander. 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 13 military records available for the last name Islander. For the veterans among your Islander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Islander lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Islander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Islander in 1970 was 66, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Islander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Islander 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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