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Ischia Family History

Ischia 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: Ishii, Chia, Ishida, Isch, Tschida, Schira, Machia, Shia, Shi, Chi

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Where is the Ischia family from?

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

What did your Ischia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ischia. 100% of Ischia men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ischia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ischia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ischia 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ischia. 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 Ischia. For the veterans among your Ischia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ischia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ischia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ischia in 1969 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ischia 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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