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Isbestor Family History

Isbestor Name 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: Isbister, Bestor, Nestor, Bester, Sesto, Sester, Spector, Ivester

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Where is the Isbestor family from?

You can see how Isbestor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbestor family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Isbestor families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Isbestor family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Isbestor's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Isbestor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isbestor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isbestor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Isbestor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Isbestor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbestor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Isbestor. 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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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Isbestor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Isbestor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Isbestor in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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