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Isken Family History

Isken 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: Iske, Asker, Shen, Osten, Ken, Eisen, Osen, Hiskey, Iden, Nissen

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Where is the Isken family from?

You can see how Isken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Isken families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Isken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Isken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isken 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 Isken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isken. 60% of Isken 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Isken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Isken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isken 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Isken. 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 65 military records available for the last name Isken. For the veterans among your Isken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Isken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Isken in 1956 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isken 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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