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Isador Family History

Isador 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: Isadore, Amador, Sader, Sydor, Sandor, Sidor, Sanor, Sedor, Meador

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Where is the Isador family from?

You can see how Isador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isador family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isador families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Isador families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Isador's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Isador families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isador 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 Isador ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isador. 31% of Isador men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Isador women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Filling Carrier
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Isador family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Isador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isador 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Isador. 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 Isador. For the veterans among your Isador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isador lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Isador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isador in 1965 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isador

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isador 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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