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Isidor Family History

Isidor Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: variant of Isidore. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Isidoro.

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


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Where is the Isidor family from?

You can see how Isidor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isidor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isidor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Isidor family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isidor's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Isidor families in 1871.
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What did your Isidor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isidor. 50% of Isidor men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Isidor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isidor 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Isidor. 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 122 military records available for the last name Isidor. For the veterans among your Isidor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isidor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Isidor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isidor in 1964 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isidor 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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