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Isted Family History

Isted Surname Meaning

apparently from a lost or unidentified place probably in Sussex with Middle English sted(e) ‘place site’ as the second element.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Isted family from?

You can see how Isted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isted family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 215 Isted families living in Sussex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Isted's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Isted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isted 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 Isted 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 Isted. 10% of Isted men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Isted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isted were Carpenter joiner and 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
    10%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Isted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isted 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Isted. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Isted. For the veterans among your Isted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isted lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Isted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Isted in 1966 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isted 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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