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Ista Family History

Ista 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: Issa, Asta, Isa, Lista, Hata, Isaac, Nitta, Ida, Ito, Sa

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Where is the Ista family from?

You can see how Ista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ista family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ista families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ista's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Ista families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ista 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 Ista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ista. 60% of Ista men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ista women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Ista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ista 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ista. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ista. For the veterans among your Ista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ista lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ista in 1961 was 54, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ista

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ista 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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