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Isser Family History

Isser 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: Esser, Risser, Isner, Visser, Isler, Issler, Wisser, Iser, Fisher

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Where is the Isser family from?

You can see how Isser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Isser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Isser families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Isser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isser 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 Isser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isser. 34% of Isser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isser women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Isser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Isser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isser 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Isser. 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 513 military records available for the last name Isser. For the veterans among your Isser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isser lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Isser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Isser in 1951 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isser 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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