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Isaason Family History

Isaason 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, Isakson, Samson, Sarson, Sanson, Isaksen, Sasson, Gislason

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Where is the Isaason family from?

You can see how Isaason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaason family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Isaason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Isaason families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Isaason's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Isaason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaason 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 Isaason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isaason. 50% of Isaason men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Driversales
    50%

What Isaason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Isaason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaason 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Isaason. 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 15 military records available for the last name Isaason. For the veterans among your Isaason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaason lifespan?

Average Isaason life expectancy in 1987 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isaason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaason 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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