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Istead Family History

Istead Surname Meaning

see Isted.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Istead family from?

You can see how Istead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Istead family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Istead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Istead families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Istead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Istead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Istead 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 Istead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Istead. 100% of Istead men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Istead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Istead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Istead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Istead 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Istead. 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 254 military records available for the last name Istead. For the veterans among your Istead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Istead lifespan?

Average Istead life expectancy in 1972 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Istead 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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