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Isiah Family History

Isiah 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: Isaac, Shah, Issa, Islam, Issac, Sias, Islas, Isham, Ishak, Ising

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Where is the Isiah family from?

You can see how Isiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isiah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isiah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Isiah families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Isiah's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Isiah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isiah 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 Isiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isiah. 46% of Isiah men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Isiah women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isiah were Porter and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Isiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isiah 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Isiah. 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 235 military records available for the last name Isiah. For the veterans among your Isiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isiah lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Isiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Isiah in 1961 was 70, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isiah 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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