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Isterson Family History

Isterson 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: Peterson, Stenson, Iverson, Ingerson, Otterson, Ostenson, Estenson

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Where is the Isterson family from?

You can see how Isterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isterson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isterson family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Isterson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Isterson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Isterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isterson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Isterson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Isterson. For the veterans among your Isterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isterson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isterson

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