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Isla Family History

Isla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Isla or a topographic name from isla ‘island’ (from Latin insula). Compare Disla.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Isla family from?

You can see how Isla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Isla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Isla family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Isla's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Isla families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isla 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 Isla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Chocolate Dipper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isla. 100% of Isla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Isla women worked as a Chocolate Dipper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chocolate Dipper
    100%

What Isla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Isla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isla. 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 79 military records available for the last name Isla. For the veterans among your Isla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Isla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Isla in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isla 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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