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Isaackson Family History

Isaackson 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: Isaacson, Isackson, Isakson, Isaacks, Aslakson, Jackson, Israelson

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Where is the Isaackson family from?

You can see how Isaackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaackson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Isaackson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Isaackson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Isaackson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isaackson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaackson 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 Isaackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isaackson. 48% of Isaackson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isaackson women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Isaackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Isaackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaackson 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Isaackson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Isaackson. For the veterans among your Isaackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaackson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Isaackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Isaackson in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isaackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaackson 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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