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Isaia Family History

Isaia 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: Isaza, Saia, Isaac, Ismail, Sala, Sada, Ishii, Sama, Sawa, Issa

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Where is the Isaia family from?

You can see how Isaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isaia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Isaia family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Isaia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isaia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaia 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 Isaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isaia. 72% of Isaia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Cutter
    29%

What Isaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Isaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaia 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Isaia. 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 75 military records available for the last name Isaia. For the veterans among your Isaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Isaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Isaia in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isaia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaia 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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