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Isterling Family History

Isterling 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: Sterling, Osterling, Stelling, Esterline, Stirling, Oesterling

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Where is the Isterling family from?

You can see how Isterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Isterling families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isterling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Isterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isterling 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 Isterling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isterling. 100% of Isterling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Isterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Isterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isterling 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Isterling. 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 39 military records available for the last name Isterling. For the veterans among your Isterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isterling lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Isterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Isterling in 1974 was 60, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isterling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isterling 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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