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Issachar Family History

Issachar 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: Sachar, Bachar, Issac, Zachar, Schar, Sacha, Sacher, Visscher

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Where is the Issachar family from?

You can see how Issachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issachar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Issachar families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Issachar's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Issachar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issachar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Issachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issachar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Issachar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Issachar. For the veterans among your Issachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issachar lifespan?

Average Issachar life expectancy in 1983 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issachar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issachar 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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