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Iad Family History

Iad 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: Lad, Rad, Gad, Han, Yan, May, Pan, Hay, Ham, Pak

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Where is the Iad family from?

You can see how Iad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Iad families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Iad families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Iad's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Iad families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iad 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 115 census records available for the last name Iad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iad 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Iad. 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 military records available for the last name Iad. For the veterans among your Iad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iad lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iad 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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