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Iston Family History

Iston 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: Aston, Liston, Ison, Son, Hilton, Easton, Linton, Stone, Alton

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Where is the Iston family from?

You can see how Iston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Iston families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Iston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Iston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Iston families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iston 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 534 census records available for the last name Iston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iston 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Iston. 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 376 military records available for the last name Iston. For the veterans among your Iston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iston 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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