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Iristan Family History

Iristan 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: Tristan, Kristan, Kristal, Kriston, Wriston, Crisman, Ristau, Rustan

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Where is the Iristan family from?

You can see how Iristan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iristan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iristan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Iristan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iristan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Iristan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iristan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Iristan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Iristan. For the veterans among your Iristan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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