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Ister Family History

Ister 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: Oster, Lister, Ester, Aster, Kister, Rister, Fister, Mister, Isner

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Where is the Ister family from?

You can see how Ister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ister family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ister family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ister's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ister families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ister 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 Ister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ister. 75% of Ister men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ister women worked as a Teacher.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Ister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ister 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Ister. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ister. For the veterans among your Ister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Ister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ister in 1964 was 71, and 64 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ister 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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