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Istenes Family History

Istenes 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: Stennes, Stene, Esteves, Stines, Steves, Steines, Stones, Stees

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Where is the Istenes family from?

You can see how Istenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Istenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Istenes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Istenes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Istenes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Istenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Istenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Istenes. 75% of Istenes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Labor
    25%

What Istenes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Istenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Istenes 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Istenes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Istenes. For the veterans among your Istenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Istenes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Istenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Istenes in 1965 was 65, and 33 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Istenes 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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