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Isachsen Family History

Isachsen 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: Sachen, Isaksen, Isackson, Sachse, Sachs, Schoen, Eschen, Achen

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Where is the Isachsen family from?

You can see how Isachsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isachsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isachsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Isachsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Isachsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isachsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Isachsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isachsen 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Isachsen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Isachsen. For the veterans among your Isachsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isachsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Isachsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Isachsen in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isachsen 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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