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Isamu Family History

Isamu 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: Isaac, Sama, Imam, Islam, Sami, Sam, Isham, Iams, Isa, Isaza

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Where is the Isamu family from?

You can see how Isamu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isamu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isamu families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Isamu family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isamu's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Isamu families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isamu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Isamu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isamu 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Isamu. 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 32 military records available for the last name Isamu. For the veterans among your Isamu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isamu lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isamu 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isamu

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