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Isay Family History

Isay 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: Say, Isa, Asay, Tsay, Ismay, Isaac, May, Hay, Kay, Day

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Where is the Isay family from?

You can see how Isay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Isay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Isay family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Isay's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Isay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isay 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 255 census records available for the last name Isay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isay 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Isay. 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 Isay. For the veterans among your Isay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Isay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Isay in 1964 was 90, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isay 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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