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Isam Family History

Isam Surname Meaning

see Isham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Isam family from?

You can see how Isam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Isam families living in Derbyshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Isam's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Isam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isam 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 Isam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isam. 50% of Isam men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Isam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Isam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Isam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isam 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Isam. 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 860 military records available for the last name Isam. For the veterans among your Isam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Isam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Isam in 1944 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isam 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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