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Isander Family History

Isander 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: Sander, Iskander, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander, Gander, Brander

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Where is the Isander family from?

You can see how Isander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Isander families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Isander family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isander's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Isander families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isander 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 14 census records available for the last name Isander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isander 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Isander. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Isander. For the veterans among your Isander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isander 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 Isander

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