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Isan Family History

Isan 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: Ivan, Isa, Iman, Ison, San, Iwan, Han, Isaac, Son, Yan

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Where is the Isan family from?

You can see how Isan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Isan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Isan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isan 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 Isan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isan. 27% of Isan men worked as a Farming and 50% of Isan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isan were Laborer and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farming
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Isan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Isan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isan 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Isan. 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 44 military records available for the last name Isan. For the veterans among your Isan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Isan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Isan in 1977 was 74, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isan 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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