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Isman Family History

Isman 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: Osman, Inman, Lisman, Asman, Iman, Wisman, Zisman, Usman, Iseman

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Where is the Isman family from?

You can see how Isman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Isman families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Isman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Isman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isman 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 Isman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Stone Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isman. 100% of Isman women worked as a Domestic Stone 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Stone Duties
    100%

What Isman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isman 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Isman. 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 268 military records available for the last name Isman. For the veterans among your Isman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Isman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isman in 1966 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isman 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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