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Ishie Family History

Ishie 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, Ishee, Shie, Shi, Shim, Shin, Ihle, Shine, Shoe, Shier

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Where is the Ishie family from?

You can see how Ishie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ishie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Ishie families living in Mississippi. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ishie's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ishie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishie 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 Ishie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ishie. 32% of Ishie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ishie women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ishie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Ishie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishie 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Ishie. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ishie. For the veterans among your Ishie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ishie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ishie in 1961 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ishie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishie 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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