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Isham Family History

Isham Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): habitational name from Isham Northamptonshire. See Isom compare Esham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Isham family from?

You can see how Isham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Isham families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Isham's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Isham families in 1891.
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What did your Isham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isham. 24% of Isham men worked as a Cowman and 94% of Isham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isham were Farm Labourer and Unpd 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

  • Cowman
    24%
  • House Painter
    20%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    3%

What Isham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Isham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isham. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Isham. For the veterans among your Isham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isham lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Isham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isham in 1944 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isham 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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