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Issak Family History

Issak 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: Issa, Issac, Ishak, Isaak, Isaac, Rusak, Assaf, Sak, Islam, Assad

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Where is the Issak family from?

You can see how Issak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Issak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Issak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Issak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Issak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issak 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 Issak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Issak. 34% of Issak men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Issak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Issak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issak 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Issak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Issak. For the veterans among your Issak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Issak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Issak in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issak 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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